Q16: Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
Codes under Q16 (Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q16.0 | Congenital absence of (ear) auricle | ✓ |
| Q16.0 | Congenital absence of (ear) auricle | ✓ |
| Q16.1 | Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal (external) | ✓ |
| Q16.1 | Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal (external) | ✓ |
| Q16.2 | Absence of eustachian tube | ✓ |
| Q16.2 | Absence of eustachian tube | ✓ |
| Q16.3 | Congenital malformation of ear ossicles | ✓ |
| Q16.3 | Congenital malformation of ear ossicles | ✓ |
| Q16.4 | Other congenital malformations of middle ear | ✓ |
| Q16.4 | Other congenital malformations of middle ear | ✓ |
| Q16.5 | Congenital malformation of inner ear | ✓ |
| Q16.5 | Congenital malformation of inner ear | ✓ |
| Q16.9 | Congenital malformation of ear causing impairment of hearing, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q16.9 | Congenital malformation of ear causing impairment of hearing, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q16?
Q16 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is Q16 a billable code?
No — Q16 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Q16.0 — Congenital absence of (ear) auricle). 14 of the 14 codes under Q16 are billable.
What codes fall under Q16?
Q16 includes Q16.0, Q16.0, Q16.1, Q16.1, Q16.2, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
More free billing tools: all ICD-10 categories · ICD-10 search · denial codes · Medicare fees
Informational only, not coding or medical advice. Verify against the official ICD-10-CM (FY2026) and your payer's guidelines.
Code the diagnosis right
Join providers across the country delivering modern virtual care with CareNiva. Free to start, ready in minutes.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed — try it risk-free