Q21.3 — Tetralogy of Fallot
Q21.3

What this code means
Tetralogy of Fallot is a combination of four congenital heart defects causing reduced oxygen in the blood.
Also called: tetralogy of fallot, tof.
When this code is used
Used for tetralogy of Fallot.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code Q21.3 belongs to Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders, which covers codes Q00–QA1 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q21.3?
Q21.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Tetralogy of Fallot”. Tetralogy of Fallot is a combination of four congenital heart defects causing reduced oxygen in the blood.
When is code Q21.3 used?
Used for tetralogy of Fallot. It belongs to Chapter 17 of ICD-10-CM (Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders).
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