Q14

Non-billable

Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye

Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye

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 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)
  • optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-)

Child Codes (6)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye is Q14. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye". Q14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q14 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q14 represents "Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye". 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 Q14 a billable code?

No, Q14 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Q14.

What chapter is Q14 in?

Q14 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What are the subcategories under Q14?

Q14 has 6 child codes, including: Q14.0 (Congenital malformation of vitreous humor), Q14.1 (Congenital malformation of retina), Q14.2 (Congenital malformation of optic disc), Q14.3 (Congenital malformation of choroid), and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q14?

Q14 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0439001. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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