Q26 is the authoritative medical code for Code Q26. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for code q26 (ICD-10-CM Q26), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Congenital malformations of great veins is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code Q26. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can Q26 be billed directly?
No. Q26 (Code Q26) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Codes in This Family (9)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as Q26, with their registry titles.
- 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
- Q26.4 — Anomalous pulmonary venous connection, unspecified
- Q26.5 — Anomalous portal venous connection
- Q26.6 — Portal vein-hepatic artery fistula
- Q26.8 — Other congenital malformations of great veins
- Q26.9 — Congenital malformation of great vein, unspecified
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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ICD Code Q22
Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves
ICD Code Q23
Congenital malformations of aortic and mitral valves
ICD Code Q27
Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
ICD Code Q28
Other congenital malformations of circulatory system