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G47.35 vs Q34

G47.35 (Congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome) compared with Q34 (Other congenital malformations of respiratory system), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. Q34 carries an Excludes2 note covering G47.35: “congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (G47.35)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

G47.35Congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndromeQ34Other congenital malformations of respiratory system
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header

Report instead: Q34.0, Q34.1, Q34.8, Q34.9

ClassificationG00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99)Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
DefinitionCongenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G47.35).

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources