Is ICD-10-CM code Q17 billable?

No, Q17 (Other congenital malformations of ear) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code Q17 belong to?

Q17 belongs to Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Q00–Q99 (Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities).

Q17

Non-Billable

ChapterQ00–Q99

Rankcategory

Description

Other congenital malformations of ear

About ICD-10-CM code Q17

Under Q00-Q99 Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities, within Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18), ICD-10-CM code Q17 describes Other congenital malformations of ear. This code cannot be billed directly because more specific child codes exist beneath it.

Use a more specific code (8 billable)

Q17.0Accessory auricle Q17.1Macrotia Q17.2Microtia Q17.3Other misshapen ear Q17.4Misplaced ear Q17.5Prominent ear Q17.8Other specified congenital malformations of ear Q17.9Congenital malformation of ear, 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

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

congenital malformations of ear with impairment of hearing (Q16.0-Q16.9)
preauricular sinus (Q18.1)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Q10-Q18Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)

Q17Other congenital malformations of earNot billable

Q17.0Accessory auricleBillable

Q17.1MacrotiaBillable

Q17.2MicrotiaBillable

Q17.3Other misshapen earBillable

Q17.4Misplaced earBillable

Q17.5Prominent earBillable

Q17.8Other specified congenital malformations of earBillable

Q17.9Congenital malformation of ear, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q17:

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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