ICD-10-CM Q10: Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q10

Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q10

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • cryptophthalmos NOS (Q11.2)
  • cryptophthalmos syndrome (Q87.0)
Inclusion Terms
  • Ablepharon
  • Blepharophimosis, congenital
  • Coloboma of eyelid
  • Congenital absence or agenesis of cilia
  • Congenital absence or agenesis of eyelid
  • Congenital accessory eyelid
  • Congenital accessory eye muscle
  • Congenital malformation of eyelid NOS
Inclusion Terms

Congenital absence of punctum lacrimale

Inclusion Terms

Congenital malformation of lacrimal apparatus NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q10):

Q10.0 - Congenital ptosis Q10.1 - Congenital ectropion Q10.2 - Congenital entropion Q10.3 - Other congenital malformations of eyelid Q10.4 - Absence and agenesis of lacrimal apparatus Q10.5 - Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct Q10.6 - Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatus Q10.7 - Congenital malformation of orbit

About ICD-10-CM Code Q10 (Congenital malformations of eyelid)

ICD-10-CM code Q10 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q10 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q10 - Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Congenital malformations of eyelid related to lacrimal apparatus and orbit.