2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q10Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q10-Q18›Q10

ICD-10-CM Q10
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q10 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q10.0, Q10.1, Q10.2, and Q10.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q10
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit
Chapter
Q10-Q18
Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ10-Q18Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
CategoryQ10Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit
This CodeQ10Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit

Specific Coding for Congenital malform of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbitOverview

Non-specific codes like Q10 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q10.0 for Congenital ptosis

  • Use Q10.1 for Congenital ectropion

  • Use Q10.2 for Congenital entropion

  • Use Q10.3 for Other congenital malformations of eyelid

  • Use Q10.4 for Absence and agenesis of lacrimal apparatus

  • Use Q10.5 for Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct

  • Use Q10.6 for Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatus

  • Use Q10.7 for Congenital malformation of orbit

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • cryptophthalmos NOS Q11.2
  • cryptophthalmos syndrome Q87.0

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q10Overview

Is Q10 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbit need a more specific code from this category, such as Q10.0, Q10.1, and Q10.2.