Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q24 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of heart. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations of the circulatory system" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q24. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q24 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q24 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q24 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of heart". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q24 is located in Section Q20-Q28 — "Congenital malformations of the circulatory system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q24 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q24.0, Q24.1, Q24.2, Q24.3, Q24.4 and more.
Use Q24 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of heart" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of heart is Q24.
No, Q24 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q24 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q24 include: endocardial fibroelastosis (I42.4).
Yes, Q24 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.