Q13
Non-billableCongenital malformations of anterior segment of eye
Congenital malformations of anterior 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 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)
Q13.0Coloboma of iris
Q13.1Absence of iris
Q13.2Other congenital malformations of iris
Q13.3Congenital corneal opacity
Q13.4Other congenital corneal malformations
Q13.5Blue sclera
Q13.8Other congenital malformations of anterior segment of eye
Q13.9Congenital malformation of anterior segment of eye, unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of anterior segment of eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of anterior segment of eye is Q13. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of anterior segment of eye". Q13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q13 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q13 represents “Congenital malformations of anterior 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 Q13 a billable code?
No, Q13 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 Q13.
What chapter is Q13 in?
Q13 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q13?
Q13 has 8 child codes, including: Q13.0 (Coloboma of iris), Q13.1 (Absence of iris), Q13.2 (Other congenital malformations of iris), Q13.3 (Congenital corneal opacity), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q13?
Q13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495493. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q13 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital malformations of anterior segment 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 Q13?
Q13 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA11.Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the anterior segment of eye, unspecified).
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