Q14
Non-billableCongenital 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 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
- •optic nerve hypoplasiaH47.03
Child Codes (6)
Q14.0Congenital malformation of vitreous humor
Q14.1Congenital malformation of retina
Q14.2Congenital malformation of optic disc
Q14.3Congenital malformation of choroid
Q14.8Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
Q14.9Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eye, unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
UMLS
- Congenital anomaly of posterior segment of eyeC0439001
- Congenital anomaly of posterior segment of eye (disorder)C0439001
- Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eyeC0439001
- Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eye, unspC0439001
- Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eye, unspecifiedC0439001
- Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eyeC0439001
- Posterior segment of eye anomaly congenitalC0439001
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.
How does Q14 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital malformations of posterior 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 Q14?
Q14 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA13.Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the posterior segment of eye, unspecified).
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