Q21.22 – Transitional atrioventricular septal defect
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
ICD-10-CM code
Q21.22
- Code
Q21.22(claims format:Q2122)- Description
- Transitional atrioventricular septal defect
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- Block
- Q20-Q28 Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
- Parent codes
- Q21 › Q21.2
Notes for Q21.22
Applicable to:
- Intermediate atrioventricular canal
- Intermediate atrioventricular septal defect
- Intermediate endocardial cushion defect
- Ostium primum atrial septal defect (type I) with separate atrioventricular valves and a small or restrictive inlet VSD
- Transitional atrioventricular canal
- Transitional endocardial cushion defect
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q21 – Congenital malformations of cardiac septa
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- acquired cardiac septal defect (I51.0)
Q21.2 – Atrioventricular septal defect
Applicable to:
- Atrioventricular canal defect
- Endocardial cushion defect
- Ostium primum atrial septal defect (type I)
Index terms for Q21.22
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Canal, atrioventricular, intermediate
- Canal, atrioventricular, transitional
- Defect, defective, cushion, endocardial, intermediate
- Defect, defective, cushion, endocardial, transitional
- Defect, defective, atrioventricular, septal, intermediate
- Defect, defective, atrioventricular, septal, transitional
- Defect, defective, atrial septal, ostium primum type, with, separate atrioventricular valves, and small or restrictive inlet VSD
Related codes in Q21.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q21.22?
Q21.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for transitional atrioventricular septal defect, in the block Q20-Q28 (Congenital malformations of the circulatory system).
Is Q21.22 a billable code?
Yes. Q21.22 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q21.22 belong to?
It belongs to category Q21 – Congenital malformations of cardiac septa.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.