Q12.3
BillableCongenital aphakia
Congenital aphakia
Status
Billable / Specific
Parent Code
Q12Coding 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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Agenesis of lens35387008
- Congenital absence of lens35387008
- Congenital aphakia35387008
- Bilateral primary aphakia897587000
- Congenital primary aphakia of bilateral lenses897587000
- Congenital primary aphakia of both lenses897587000
- Congenital aphakia, iris hypoplasia, microphthalmia, microcornea syndrome1303582008
- Absence of bilateral lenses347171000119106
- Aphakia of bilateral eyes347171000119106
- Aphakia of both eyes347171000119106
- Bilateral eye aphakia347171000119106
- Absence of left lens341991000119100
- Aphakia of left eye341991000119100
- Absence of right lens336381000119109
- Aphakia of right eye336381000119109
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital aphakia?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital aphakia is Q12.3. The full clinical description is "Congenital aphakia". Q12.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q12.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q12.3 represents "Congenital aphakia". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Q12.3 a billable code?
Yes, Q12.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q12.3 in?
Q12.3 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q12.3 map to?
Q12.3 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 347171000119106, 341991000119100, 336381000119109, 35387008, 897587000, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q12.3?
Q12.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0152422. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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