Is ICD-10-CM code Q30 billable?

No, Q30 (Congenital malformations of nose) 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 Q30 belong to?

Q30 belongs to Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Q00–Q99 (Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities).

Q30

Non-Billable

ChapterQ00–Q99

Rankcategory

Description

Congenital malformations of nose

About ICD-10-CM code Q30

Q30 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital malformations of nose. It sits in Q00-Q99 Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities, within Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34). Q30 is not billable on its own, coders must choose one of its more specific child codes instead.

Use a more specific code (6 billable)

Q30.0Choanal atresia Q30.1Agenesis and underdevelopment of nose Q30.2Fissured, notched and cleft nose Q30.3Congenital perforated nasal septum Q30.8Other congenital malformations of nose Q30.9Congenital malformation of nose, 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)

Instructional Notes

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

congenital deviation of nasal septum (Q67.4)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

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

Q30-Q34Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)

Q30Congenital malformations of noseNot billable

Q30.0Choanal atresiaBillable

Q30.1Agenesis and underdevelopment of noseBillable

Q30.2Fissured, notched and cleft noseBillable

Q30.3Congenital perforated nasal septumBillable

Q30.8Other congenital malformations of noseBillable

Q30.9Congenital malformation of nose, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q30:

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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