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Q25.0 — Patent ductus arteriosus
Q25.0
What this code means
A patent ductus arteriosus is a fetal blood vessel between the aorta and pulmonary artery that stays open after birth.
Also called: patent ductus arteriosus, pda.
When this code is used
Used for patent ductus arteriosus.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code Q25.0 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 Q25.0?
Q25.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Patent ductus arteriosus”. A patent ductus arteriosus is a fetal blood vessel between the aorta and pulmonary artery that stays open after birth.
When is code Q25.0 used?
Used for patent ductus arteriosus. It belongs to Chapter 17 of ICD-10-CM (Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.