Q21.0

Ventricular septal defect

Risk-adjusting (HCC)Billable code

HCC risk adjustment mapping

RxHCC V08

RXHCC191

Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Congenital Heart Disorders

Coding notes

Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist

This code · Q21.0
Synonyms

Roger's disease

Inherited from Q21Congenital malformations of cardiac septa
Excludes 1

acquired cardiac septal defect (I51.0)

Inherited from chapter 17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Excludes 2

inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Note

Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Official Guidelines for Q21.0

FY 2026 ›

Sections that reference Q21.0

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q21.0, its Q21 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.