Q14.3 – Congenital malformation of choroid
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
ICD-10-CM code
Q14.3
- Code
Q14.3(claims format:Q143)- Description
- Congenital malformation of choroid
- 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
- Q14
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q14 – Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
Excludes2 (not included here):
- optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-)
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 Q14.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Q14
- Q14.0 – Congenital malformation of vitreous humorBillable
- Q14.1 – Congenital malformation of retinaBillable
- Q14.2 – Congenital malformation of optic discBillable
- Q14.8 – Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eyeBillable
- Q14.9 – Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eye, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q14.3?
Q14.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformation of choroid, in the block Q10-Q18 (Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck).
Is Q14.3 a billable code?
Yes. Q14.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q14.3 belong to?
It belongs to category Q14 – Congenital malformations of posterior 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.