Q15
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of eye
Other congenital malformations of eye
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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 (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of eye is Q15. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of eye". Q15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q15 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q15 represents “Other congenital malformations 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 Q15 a billable code?
No, Q15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Q15.
What chapter is Q15 in?
Q15 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q15?
Q15 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital nystagmus (H55.01); ocular albinism (E70.31-); optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under Q15?
Q15 has 3 child codes, including: Q15.0 (Congenital glaucoma), Q15.8 (Other specified congenital malformations of eye), Q15.9 (Congenital malformation of eye, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q15?
Q15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0431440. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q15 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other congenital malformations of eye 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 Q15?
Q15 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA1Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the eye, eyelid or lacrimal apparatus, unspecified).
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