Q17: Other congenital malformations of ear
Codes under Q17 (Other congenital malformations of ear). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q17.0 | Accessory auricle | ✓ |
| Q17.0 | Accessory auricle | ✓ |
| Q17.1 | Macrotia | ✓ |
| Q17.1 | Macrotia | ✓ |
| Q17.2 | Microtia | ✓ |
| Q17.2 | Microtia | ✓ |
| Q17.3 | Other misshapen ear | ✓ |
| Q17.3 | Other misshapen ear | ✓ |
| Q17.4 | Misplaced ear | ✓ |
| Q17.4 | Misplaced ear | ✓ |
| Q17.5 | Prominent ear | ✓ |
| Q17.5 | Prominent ear | ✓ |
| Q17.8 | Other specified congenital malformations of ear | ✓ |
| Q17.8 | Other specified congenital malformations of ear | ✓ |
| Q17.9 | Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q17.9 | Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q17?
Q17 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other congenital malformations of ear. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is Q17 a billable code?
No — Q17 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 Q17.0 — Accessory auricle). 16 of the 16 codes under Q17 are billable.
What codes fall under Q17?
Q17 includes Q17.0, Q17.0, Q17.1, Q17.1, Q17.2, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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