Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q17 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of ear. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q17. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q17 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q17 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q17 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q17 is located in Section Q10-Q18 — "Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q17 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q17.0, Q17.1, Q17.2, Q17.3, Q17.4 and more.
Use Q17 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of ear" 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 Other congenital malformations of ear is Q17.
No, Q17 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q17 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q17 include: congenital malformations of ear with impairment of hearing (Q16.0-Q16.9); preauricular sinus (Q18.1).
Yes, Q17 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.