Q21.2

Non-billable

Atrioventricular septal defect

Atrioventricular septal defect

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Parent Code

Q21

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Atrioventricular canal defect
  • Endocardial cushion defect
  • Ostium primum atrial septal defect (type I)

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • acquired cardiac septal defect (I51.0)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atrioventricular septal defect?

The ICD-10-CM code for atrioventricular septal defect is Q21.2. The full clinical description is "Atrioventricular septal defect". Q21.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q21.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q21.2 represents "Atrioventricular septal defect". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q21.2 a billable code?

No, Q21.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Q21.2.

What chapter is Q21.2 in?

Q21.2 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q21.2?

Q21.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acquired cardiac septal defect (I51.0).

What are the subcategories under Q21.2?

Q21.2 has 4 child codes, including: Q21.20 (Atrioventricular septal defect, unsp as to part or complete), Q21.21 (Partial atrioventricular septal defect), Q21.22 (Transitional atrioventricular septal defect), Q21.23 (Complete atrioventricular septal defect).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q21.2?

Q21.2 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1389016, C1389018, C0014116, C2910128. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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