Q10Header code — not billable
Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit
Short description: Congenital malform of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q10
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q10
Q10.0Congenital ptosisYesQ10.1Congenital ectropionYesQ10.2Congenital entropionYesQ10.3Other congenital malformations of eyelidYesQ10.4Absence and agenesis of lacrimal apparatusYesQ10.5Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal ductYesQ10.6Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatusYesQ10.7Congenital malformation of orbitYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q10?
Q10 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit.
Is Q10 a billable code?
No. Q10 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q10 in?
Q10 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q10 become effective?
Q10 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q10?
Q10 belongs to category Q10, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.