Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q17.9 is the diagnosis code for Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified. 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.
Understanding where Q17.9 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Q17.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Q17.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q17.9 is Q17 ("Other congenital malformations of ear"). Q17.9 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q17.9 is located in Section Q10-Q18 — "Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Q17.9 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified is Q17.9.
Yes, Q17.9 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Q17.9 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Q17.9 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.