Q16
Non-billableCongenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
Q16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q16.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- Q00-Q99
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •congenital deafness (H90.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Q16?
- Q16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Is Q16 a billable code?
- No — Q16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q16.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from Q16?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital deafness (H90.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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