Q12
Non-billableCongenital lens malformations
Congenital lens malformations
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •inborn errors of metabolismE70-E88
- •cleft lip and cleft palateQ35-Q37
- •congenital malformation of cervical spine, , ,Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4
- •congenital malformation of larynxQ31
- •congenital malformation of lip NECQ38.0
- •congenital malformation of noseQ30
- •congenital malformation of parathyroid glandQ89.2
- •congenital malformation of thyroid glandQ89.2
Child Codes (7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
UMLS
- Congenital Lens DisorderC0339350
- Congenital anomaly of lensC0339350
- Congenital anomaly of lens (disorder)C0339350
- Congenital lens anomalyC0339350
- Congenital lens anomaly NOSC0339350
- Congenital lens malformation, unspecifiedC0339350
- Congenital lens malformationsC0339350
- Congenital malformation of lensC0339350
- Lens abnormality, congenitalC0339350
- Lens disorders congenitalC0339350
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital lens malformations?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital lens malformations is Q12. The full clinical description is "Congenital lens malformations". Q12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q12 represents “Congenital lens malformations”. 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 Q12 a billable code?
No, Q12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under Q12.
What chapter is Q12 in?
Q12 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q12?
Q12 has 7 child codes, including: Q12.0 (Congenital cataract), Q12.1 (Congenital displaced lens), Q12.2 (Coloboma of lens), Q12.3 (Congenital aphakia), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q12?
Q12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0339350. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital lens malformations affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q12?
Q12 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA12.Z (Structural developmental anomalies of lens or zonula, unspecified).
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