ICD-10-CM Q25.5 is the diagnosis code for Atresia of pulmonary artery. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Q25.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Q25.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Q25.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Atresia of pulmonary artery". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q25.5 is Q25 ("Congenital malformations of great arteries"). Q25.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q25.5 is located in Section Q20-Q28 — "Congenital malformations of the circulatory system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Q25.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Atresia of pulmonary artery" 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 Atresia of pulmonary artery is Q25.5.
Yes, Q25.5 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Q25.5 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Q25.5 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.