Q26
Non-billableCongenital malformations of great veins
Congenital malformations of great veins
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (9)
Q26.0Congenital stenosis of vena cava
Q26.1Persistent left superior vena cava
Q26.2Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
Q26.3Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection
Q26.4Anomalous pulmonary venous connection, unspecified
Q26.5Anomalous portal venous connection
Q26.6Portal vein-hepatic artery fistula
Q26.8Other congenital malformations of great veins
Q26.9Congenital malformation of great vein, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of great veins?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of great veins is Q26. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of great veins". Q26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q26 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q26 represents “Congenital malformations of great veins”. 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 Q26 a billable code?
No, Q26 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Q26.
What chapter is Q26 in?
Q26 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q26?
Q26 has 9 child codes, including: Q26.0 (Congenital stenosis of vena cava), Q26.1 (Persistent left superior vena cava), Q26.2 (Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection), Q26.3 (Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q26?
Q26 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158632. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q26 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital malformations of great veins affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q26?
Q26 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA86.Z (Congenital anomaly of mediastinal vein, unspecified).
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