ICD-10-CM Q17: Other congenital malformations of ear

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q17

Other congenital malformations of ear

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q17

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • congenital malformations of ear with impairment of hearing (Q16.0-Q16.9)
  • preauricular sinus (Q18.1)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

cervical auricle (Q18.2)

Inclusion Terms
  • Accessory tragus
  • Polyotia
  • Preauricular appendage or tag
  • Supernumerary ear
  • Supernumerary lobule
Inclusion Terms

Pointed ear

Inclusion Terms

Low-set ears

Inclusion Terms

Bat ear

Inclusion Terms

Congenital absence of lobe of ear

Inclusion Terms

Congenital anomaly of ear NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q17):

Q17.0 - Accessory auricle Q17.1 - Macrotia Q17.2 - Microtia Q17.3 - Other misshapen ear Q17.4 - Misplaced ear Q17.5 - Prominent ear Q17.8 - Other specified congenital malformations of ear Q17.9 - Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Q17 (Other congenital malformations of ear)

ICD-10-CM code Q17 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 Q17 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q17 - Other congenital malformations of ear. 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 ear.