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Q17

Non-billable

Other congenital malformations of ear

Q17 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of ear. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q17.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q17?
Q17 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other congenital malformations of ear". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q17 a billable code?
No — Q17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q17.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q17?
Q17 has 8 more specific child codes, including Q17.0, Q17.1, Q17.2.
What is excluded from Q17?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital malformations of ear with impairment of hearing (Q16.0-Q16.9); preauricular sinus (Q18.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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