Q17.4
BillableMisplaced ear
Q17.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Misplaced ear. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHCraniofacial is a medical term that relates to the bones of the skull and face. Craniofacial abnormalities are birth defects of the face or head. Some, like cleft lip and palate , are among the most common of all birth defects. Others are very rare. Most of them affect how a person's face or head looks. These conditions may also affect other parts of the body. Treatment depends on the type of problem. Plastic and…
Read more about Craniofacial Abnormalities at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Low-set ears
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •cervical auricle (Q18.2)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Q17.4?
- Q17.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Misplaced ear". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Is Q17.4 a billable code?
- Yes — Q17.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Q17.4?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): cervical auricle (Q18.2).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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