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Q10

Non-billable

Congenital malform of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit

Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Child Codes

8

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • cryptophthalmos NOS (Q11.2)
  • cryptophthalmos syndrome (Q87.0)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)
  • congenital malformation of larynx (Q31.-)
  • congenital malformation of lip NEC (Q38.0)
  • congenital malformation of nose (Q30.-)
  • congenital malformation of parathyroid gland (Q89.2)
  • congenital malformation of thyroid gland (Q89.2)

Child Codes (8)

Q10.0

Congenital ptosis

BillableQ10.1

Congenital ectropion

BillableQ10.2

Congenital entropion

BillableQ10.3

Other congenital malformations of eyelid

BillableQ10.4

Absence and agenesis of lacrimal apparatus

BillableQ10.5

Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct

BillableQ10.6

Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatus

BillableQ10.7

Congenital malformation of orbit

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malform of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malform of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit is Q10. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit". Q10 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q10 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q10 represents "Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q10 a billable code?

No, Q10 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Q10.

What chapter is Q10 in?

Q10 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q10?

Q10 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cryptophthalmos NOS (Q11.2); cryptophthalmos syndrome (Q87.0).

What are the subcategories under Q10?

Q10 has 8 child codes, including: Q10.0 (Congenital ptosis), Q10.1 (Congenital ectropion), Q10.2 (Congenital entropion), Q10.3 (Other congenital malformations of eyelid), and 4 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q10?

Q10 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158572. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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