Q25.46
BillableTortuous aortic arch
Tortuous aortic arch
Status
Billable / Specific
Parent Code
Q25.4Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Persistent convolutions of aortic arch
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(9)
Q25.40Congenital malformation of aorta unspecified
Q25.41Absence and aplasia of aorta
Q25.42Hypoplasia of aorta
Q25.43Congenital aneurysm of aorta
Q25.44Congenital dilation of aorta
Q25.45Double aortic arch
Q25.47Right aortic arch
Q25.48Anomalous origin of subclavian artery
Q25.49Other congenital malformations of aorta
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Congenital tortuosity of branch of aortic arch
- Tortuosity of branch of aortic arch
- Persistent aortic arch convolutions (disorder)
- Tortuosity of systemic artery
- Persistent convolutions of aortic arch
- Persistent aortic arch convolutions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tortuous aortic arch?
The ICD-10-CM code for tortuous aortic arch is Q25.46. The full clinical description is "Tortuous aortic arch". Q25.46 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q25.46 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q25.46 represents “Tortuous aortic arch”. It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Q25.46 a billable code?
Yes, Q25.46 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q25.46 in?
Q25.46 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q25.46?
Q25.46 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: hypoplasia of aorta in hypoplastic left heart syndrome (Q23.4).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q25.46 map to?
Q25.46 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 472133008, 472128009, 460885001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q25.46?
Q25.46 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0265887, C4269139. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q25.46 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tortuous aortic arch 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 Q25.46?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Q25.46 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.