Q13.5 – Blue sclera

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q13.5

Code: Q13.5 (claims format: Q135)
Description: Blue sclera
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
Block: Q10-Q18 Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
Parent codes: Q13

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block Q10-Q18

Excludes2 (not included here):

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)

Index terms for Q13.5

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Q13

Q13.0 – Coloboma of irisBillable
Q13.1 – Absence of irisBillable
Q13.2 – Other congenital malformations of irisBillable
Q13.3 – Congenital corneal opacityBillable
Q13.4 – Other congenital corneal malformationsBillable
Q13.8 – Other congenital malformations of anterior segment of eyeHeader
Q13.9 – Congenital malformation of anterior segment of eye, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q13.5?

Q13.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for blue sclera, in the block Q10-Q18 (Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck).

Is Q13.5 a billable code?

Yes. Q13.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q13.5 belong to?

It belongs to category Q13 – Congenital malformations of anterior segment of eye.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.