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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Child Codes
7
Coding Notes
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 (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
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.
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