Q10

Non-billable

Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit

Q10 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q10.0 for billing.

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

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are birth defects? A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • cryptophthalmos NOS (Q11.2)
  • cryptophthalmos syndrome (Q87.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q10?
Q10 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q10 a billable code?
No — Q10 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q10.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q10?
Q10 has 8 more specific child codes, including Q10.0, Q10.1, Q10.2.
What is excluded from Q10?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cryptophthalmos NOS (Q11.2); cryptophthalmos syndrome (Q87.0).

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

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