Q17.5Billable

Prominent ear

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

Related codes in category Q17

Q17Other congenital malformations of earQ17.0Accessory auricleYesQ17.1MacrotiaYesQ17.2MicrotiaYesQ17.3Other misshapen earYesQ17.4Misplaced earYesQ17.8Other specified congenital malformations of earYesQ17.9Congenital malformation of ear, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q17.5?

Q17.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Prominent ear.

Is Q17.5 a billable code?

Yes. Q17.5 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q17.5 in?

Q17.5 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

When did Q17.5 become effective?

Q17.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Q17.5?

Q17.5 belongs to category Q17, 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.