Q17
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of ear
Other congenital malformations of ear
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 (8)
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 ear?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of ear is Q17. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of ear". Q17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q17 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q17 represents “Other congenital malformations of ear”. 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 Q17 a billable code?
No, Q17 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Q17.
What chapter is Q17 in?
Q17 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q17?
Q17 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital malformations of ear with impairment of hearing (Q16.0-Q16.9); preauricular sinus (Q18.1).
What are the subcategories under Q17?
Q17 has 8 child codes, including: Q17.0 (Accessory auricle), Q17.1 (Macrotia), Q17.2 (Microtia), Q17.3 (Other misshapen ear), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q17?
Q17 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0431479. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q17 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other congenital malformations of ear 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 Q17?
Q17 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA2Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the ear, unspecified).
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