Q14 — Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
Is Q14 billable?
No — Q14 is a non-billable header code. Q14 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 6 billable codes beneath Q14.
Billable codes under this header
Q14 at a glance
| Code | Q14 |
|---|---|
| Description | Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of Q14, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Q14 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 17
The conditions below are not part of Q14, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Q14 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Q10-Q18
The conditions below are not part of Q14, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Q14 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- 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)
What codes fall under Q14? (6)
How long has Q14 existed?
Q14 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.