Q12

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Congenital lens malformations

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).

CH17 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Q10-Q18 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)
  • congenital malformation of larynx (Q31.-)
  • congenital malformation of lip NEC (Q38.0)
  • congenital malformation of nose (Q30.-)
  • congenital malformation of parathyroid gland (Q89.2)
  • congenital malformation of thyroid gland (Q89.2)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q10-Q18Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)
Q12Congenital lens malformationsNot billable
Q12.0Congenital cataractBillable
Q12.1Congenital displaced lensBillable
Q12.2Coloboma of lensBillable
Q12.3Congenital aphakiaBillable
Q12.4SpherophakiaBillable
Q12.8Other congenital lens malformationsBillable
Q12.9Congenital lens malformation, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q12:

blockQ10-Q18
Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)
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chapterCH17
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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