ICD-10-CM Q16: Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q16

Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q16

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital deafness (H90.-)

Inclusion Terms

Congenital atresia or stricture of osseous meatus

Inclusion Terms

Congenital fusion of ear ossicles

Inclusion Terms

Congenital malformation of middle ear NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital anomaly of membranous labyrinth
  • Congenital anomaly of organ of Corti
Inclusion Terms

Congenital absence of ear NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q16):

Q16.0 - Congenital absence of (ear) auricle Q16.1 - Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal (external) Q16.2 - Absence of eustachian tube Q16.3 - Congenital malformation of ear ossicles Q16.4 - Other congenital malformations of middle ear Q16.5 - Congenital malformation of inner ear Q16.9 - Congenital malformation of ear causing impairment of hearing, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Q16 (Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing)

ICD-10-CM code Q16 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 Q16 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q16 - Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing. 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 ear causing impairment of hearing.