Q16.3: Congenital malformation of ear ossicles
Q16.3 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital malformation of ear ossicles. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q16.3?
Q16.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital malformation of ear ossicles. It belongs to category Q16 (Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing).
Is Q16.3 a billable code?
Yes. Q16.3 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does Q16.3 belong to?
Q16.3 is part of ICD-10-CM category Q16 — Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing, which has 14 billable codes.
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