ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q15
Other congenital malformations of eye
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q15
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- congenital nystagmus (H55.01)
- ocular albinism (E70.31-)
- optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-)
- retinitis pigmentosa (H35.52)
Inclusion Terms
- Axenfeld's anomaly
- Buphthalmos
- Glaucoma of childhood
- Glaucoma of newborn
- Hydrophthalmos
- Keratoglobus, congenital, with glaucoma
- Macrocornea with glaucoma
- Macrophthalmos in congenital glaucoma
- Megalocornea with glaucoma
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital anomaly of eye
- Congenital deformity of eye
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q15):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q15 (Other congenital malformations of eye)
ICD-10-CM code Q15 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 Q15 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q15 - Other congenital malformations of eye. 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 Other congenital malformations of eye.