2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q11Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q10-Q18›Q11

ICD-10-CM Q11
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q11 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q11.0, Q11.1, Q11.2, and Q11.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q11
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos
Short Description
Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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
CategoryQ11Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos
This CodeQ11Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos

Specific Coding for Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmosOverview

Non-specific codes like Q11 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q11.0 for Cystic eyeball

  • Use Q11.1 for Other anophthalmos

  • Use Q11.2 for Microphthalmos

  • Use Q11.3 for Macrophthalmos

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q11: its own notes plus those printed at block Q10-Q18 and Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block Q10-Q18 Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck applies to 62 codes
  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)
  • congenital malformation of larynx (Q31.-)
  • congenital malformation of lip NEC (Q38.0)
  • congenital malformation of nose (Q30.-)
  • congenital malformation of parathyroid gland (Q89.2)
  • congenital malformation of thyroid gland (Q89.2)
From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q11Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos?

Q11 is the ICD-10-CM category for anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Q11 (Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmos need a more specific code from this category, such as Q11.0, Q11.1, and Q11.2.