Q15Header code — not billable

Other congenital malformations of eye

Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Category
Q15
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Q15

Q15.0Congenital glaucomaYesQ15.8Other specified congenital malformations of eyeYesQ15.9Congenital malformation of eye, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q15?

Q15 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of eye.

Is Q15 a billable code?

No. Q15 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 Q15 in?

Q15 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

When did Q15 become effective?

Q15 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Q15?

Q15 belongs to category Q15, which includes 3 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.