Q15 – Other congenital malformations of eye

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q15

Code: Q15 (claims format: Q15)
Description: Other congenital malformations of eye
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under Q15

Q15 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Q15.0 – Congenital glaucomaBillable
Q15.8 – Other specified congenital malformations of eyeBillable
Q15.9 – Congenital malformation of eye, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for Q15

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital nystagmus (H55.01)
ocular albinism (E70.31-)
optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-)
retinitis pigmentosa (H35.52)

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q15?

Q15 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of eye, in the block Q10-Q18 (Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck).

Is Q15 a billable code?

No. Q15 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.