2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q25.29Other atresia of aorta

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q20-Q28›Q25

ICD-10-CM Q25.29
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q25.29 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other atresia of aorta. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 306 through 307. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q25.29
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other atresia of aorta
Short Description
Other atresia of aorta
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q25.2
Atresia of aorta

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ20-Q28Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
CategoryQ25Congenital malformations of great arteries
This CodeQ25.29Other atresia of aorta

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q25.29 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Aortic arch hypoplasia between subclavian and common carotid arteries
  • Ascending aortic atresia
  • Atresia and stenosis of aorta
  • Atresia of aortic arch with fibrous cord
  • Atresia of aortic arch with fibrous cord between left common carotid artery and right common carotid artery
  • Atresia of aortic arch with fibrous cord between subclavian artery and common carotid artery
  • Atresia of aortic arch with fibrous cord distal to subclavian artery
  • Congenital atresia of aorta
  • Congenital atresia of aortic arch
  • Congenital hypoplasia of aortic arch
  • Congenital luminal atresia of aortic arch between left common carotid artery and right common carotid artery
  • Congenital luminal atresia of aortic arch between subclavian artery and common carotid artery
  • Congenital luminal atresia of aortic arch distal to subclavian artery
  • Congenital stenosis of aorta
  • Developmental malformation of branchial arch
  • Double aortic arch with left arch dominant
  • Double aortic arch with left arch dominant and atresia of right arch
  • Double aortic arch with right arch dominant
  • Double aortic arch with right arch dominant and atresia of left arch
  • Double aortic arch with right arch dominant and atresia of left arch and left ligament to diverticulum
  • Muscular subvalvar atresia of aorta
  • Persisting fifth aortic arch
  • Persisting fifth aortic arch with atresia of fourth arch

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Atresia of aorta

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Atresia, atretic
      • aorta (ring)
    • Malformation(congenital)
      • aorta
        • atresia

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL001
Cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are problems with the structure of the heart. "Congenital" means that that the problems are present at birth. These defects happen when a fetus's heart doesn't develop normally during pregnancy. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect.

The full article covers:

  • What are congenital heart defects?
  • What causes congenital heart defects?
  • Who is more likely to have a baby with a congenital heart defect?
  • What are the symptoms of congenital heart defects?
  • What other problems do congenital heart defects cause?
  • How are congenital heart defects diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for congenital heart defects?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert Q25.29 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
747.22 Aortic atresia/stenosis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement Q25.29 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • Q25.2 - Atresia of aorta
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q25.29Overview

Is Q25.29 (Atresia of aorta) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other atresia of aorta on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q25.29 group to?

When other atresia of aorta is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 306, 307, with relative weights from 0.9132 to 1.5758 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q25.29 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for other atresia of aorta on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q25.29?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other atresia of aorta converts to ICD-9-CM 747.22 (aortic atresia/stenosis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.