Q17Header code — not billable

Other congenital malformations of ear

Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Category
Q17
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Q17

Q17.0Accessory auricleYesQ17.1MacrotiaYesQ17.2MicrotiaYesQ17.3Other misshapen earYesQ17.4Misplaced earYesQ17.5Prominent earYesQ17.8Other specified congenital malformations of earYesQ17.9Congenital malformation of ear, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q17?

Q17 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of ear.

Is Q17 a billable code?

No. Q17 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 Q17 in?

Q17 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

When did Q17 become effective?

Q17 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Q17?

Q17 belongs to category Q17, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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