Q10.3
Billable

Other congenital malformations of eyelid

Billable / Specific Code

What is Other congenital malformations of eyelid?

ICD-10-CM Q10.3 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of eyelid. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for Q10.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • 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

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Q10.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Q10.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Q10.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Q10.3 mean?

Q10.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of eyelid". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Q10.3?

The parent code of Q10.3 is Q10 ("Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit"). Q10.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Q10.3 in?

Q10.3 is located in Section Q10-Q18 — "Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use Q10.3?

Use Q10.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of eyelid" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other congenital malformations of eyelid?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of eyelid is Q10.3.

Can Q10.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Q10.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Q10.3 in?

Q10.3 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is Q10.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, Q10.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
Q10.3
Other congenital malformations of eyelid
Billable / Specific Code
17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q10-Q18 — Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
2026 ICD-10-CM