Q15.9 – Congenital malformation of eye, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
ICD-10-CM code
Q15.9
- Code
Q15.9(claims format:Q159)- Description
- Congenital malformation of eye, unspecified
- 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
- Q15
Notes for Q15.9
Applicable to:
- Congenital anomaly of eye
- Congenital deformity of eye
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q15 – Other congenital malformations of eye
Excludes1 (not coded here):
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 Q15.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Q15
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q15.9?
Q15.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformation of eye, unspecified, in the block Q10-Q18 (Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck).
Is Q15.9 a billable code?
Yes. Q15.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q15.9 belong to?
It belongs to category Q15 – Other congenital malformations 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.