ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for persistence
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From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Persistence, persistent (congenital)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding persistence
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for persistence; the code depends on the details below.
More specific persistence codes (official index)
- anal membrane Q42.3 — Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
- with fistula Q42.2 — Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus with fistula
- arteria stapedia Q16.3 — Congenital malformation of ear ossicles
- atrioventricular canal Q21.20 — Atrioventricular septal defect, unspecified as to partial or complete
- branchial cleft NOS Q18.2 — Other branchial cleft malformations
- cyst Q18.0 — Sinus, fistula and cyst of branchial cleft
- fistula Q18.0 — Sinus, fistula and cyst of branchial cleft
- sinus Q18.0 — Sinus, fistula and cyst of branchial cleft
- bulbus cordis in left ventricle Q21.8 — Other congenital malformations of cardiac septa
- canal of Cloquet Q14.0 — Congenital malformation of vitreous humor
- capsule (opaque) Q12.8 — Other congenital lens malformations
- cilioretinal artery or vein Q14.8 — Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
- cloaca Q43.7 — Persistent cloaca
- communication
- convolutions
- aortic arch Q25.46 — Tortuous aortic arch
- fallopian tube Q50.6 — Other congenital malformations of fallopian tube and broad ligament
- oviduct Q50.6 — Other congenital malformations of fallopian tube and broad ligament
- uterine tube Q50.6 — Other congenital malformations of fallopian tube and broad ligament
- double aortic arch Q25.45 — Double aortic arch
- ductus arteriosus (Botalli) Q25.0 — Patent ductus arteriosus
- fetal
- circulation P29.38 — Other persistent fetal circulation
- form of cervix (uteri) Q51.828 — Other congenital malformations of cervix
- hemoglobin, hereditary (HPFH) D56.4 — Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH]
- foramen
- Botalli Q21.12 — Patent foramen ovale
- ovale Q21.12 — Patent foramen ovale
- Gartner's duct Q52.4 — Other congenital malformations of vagina
- hemoglobin, fetal (hereditary) (HPFH) D56.4 — Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin [HPFH]
- hyaloid
- artery (generally incomplete) Q14.0 — Congenital malformation of vitreous humor
- system Q14.8 — Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
- hymen, in pregnancy or childbirth
- lanugo Q84.2 — Other congenital malformations of hair
- left
- posterior cardinal vein Q26.8 — Other congenital malformations of great veins
- root with right arch of aorta Q25.49 — Other congenital malformations of aorta
- superior vena cava Q26.1 — Persistent left superior vena cava
- Meckel's diverticulum Q43.0 — Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)
- malignant
- mucosal disease (middle ear)
- nail (s), anomalous Q84.6 — Other congenital malformations of nails
- omphalomesenteric duct Q43.0 — Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)
- organ or site not listed
- ostium
- atrioventriculare commune Q21.23 — Complete atrioventricular septal defect
- primum Q21.20 — Atrioventricular septal defect, unspecified as to partial or complete
- secundum Q21.11 — Secundum atrial septal defect
- ovarian rests in fallopian tube Q50.6 — Other congenital malformations of fallopian tube and broad ligament
- pancreatic tissue in intestinal tract Q43.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of intestine
- primary (deciduous)
- teeth K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption
- vitreous hyperplasia Q14.0 — Congenital malformation of vitreous humor
- pupillary membrane Q13.89 — Other congenital malformations of anterior segment of eye
- right aortic arch Q25.47 — Right aortic arch
- rhesus (Rh) titer
- sinus
- urogenitalis
- female Q52.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of female genitalia
- male Q55.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of male genital organs
- venosus with imperfect incorporation in right auricle Q26.8 — Other congenital malformations of great veins
- thymus (gland) (hyperplasia) E32.0 — Persistent hyperplasia of thymus
- thyroglossal duct Q89.2 — Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands
- thyrolingual duct Q89.2 — Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands
- truncus arteriosus or communis Q20.0 — Common arterial trunk
- tunica vasculosa lentis Q12.2 — Coloboma of lens
- umbilical sinus Q64.4 — Malformation of urachus
- urachus Q64.4 — Malformation of urachus
- vitelline duct Q43.0 — Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)
Common questions about persistence ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for anal membrane persistence?
- Q42.3 — Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula.
What is the ICD-10 code for arteria stapedia persistence?
- Q16.3 — Congenital malformation of ear ossicles.
What is the ICD-10 code for atrioventricular canal persistence?
- Q21.20 — Atrioventricular septal defect, unspecified as to partial or complete.
What is the ICD-10 code for branchial cleft nos persistence?
- Q18.2 — Other branchial cleft malformations.
What is the ICD-10 code for canal of cloquet persistence?
- Q14.0 — Congenital malformation of vitreous humor.
What is the ICD-10 code for capsule persistence?
- Q12.8 — Other congenital lens malformations.
What is the ICD-10 code for cilioretinal artery or vein persistence?
- Q14.8 — Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye.