Q16.9Billable
Congenital malformation of ear causing impairment of hearing, unspecified
Short description: Congen malform of ear causing impairment of hearing, unsp
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q16
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q16
Q16Congenital malform of ear causing impairment of hearingQ16.0Congenital 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 earYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q16.9?
Q16.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital malformation of ear causing impairment of hearing, unspecified.
Is Q16.9 a billable code?
Yes. Q16.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q16.9 in?
Q16.9 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q16.9 become effective?
Q16.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q16.9?
Q16.9 belongs to category Q16, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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