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Q14

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Rankcategory
Description

Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye

About ICD-10-CM code Q14

Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye is classified in ICD-10-CM as code Q14, part of Q00-Q99 Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities, within Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18). Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.

Use a more specific code (6 billable)
Q14.0Congenital malformation of vitreous humorQ14.1Congenital malformation of retinaQ14.2Congenital malformation of optic discQ14.3Congenital malformation of choroidQ14.8Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eyeQ14.9Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eye, unspecified
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)

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q10-Q18Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)
Q14Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eyeNot billable
Q14.0Congenital malformation of vitreous humorBillable
Q14.1Congenital malformation of retinaBillable
Q14.2Congenital malformation of optic discBillable
Q14.3Congenital malformation of choroidBillable
Q14.8Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eyeBillable
Q14.9Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eye, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q14:

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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