Q16Header code — not billable
Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
Short description: Congenital malform of ear causing impairment of hearing
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q16
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q16
Q16.0Congenital absence of (ear) auricleYesQ16.1Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canalYesQ16.2Absence of eustachian tubeYesQ16.3Congenital malformation of ear ossiclesYesQ16.4Other congenital malformations of middle earYesQ16.5Congenital malformation of inner earYesQ16.9Congen malform of ear causing impairment of hearing, unspYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q16?
Q16 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing.
Is Q16 a billable code?
No. Q16 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 Q16 in?
Q16 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q16 become effective?
Q16 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q16?
Q16 belongs to category Q16, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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