2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q14.8Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q10-Q18›Q14

ICD-10-CM Q14.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q14.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face, neck.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q14.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
Short Description
Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q14
Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ10-Q18Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
CategoryQ14Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
This CodeQ14.8Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q14.8 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral congenital anomaly of retinas
  • Cilioretinal artery
  • Cilioretinal artery sparing
  • Cilioretinal vessels
  • Coloboma of choroid
  • Coloboma of choroid and retina
  • Congenital chorioretinal coloboma of bilateral eyes
  • Congenital chorioretinal coloboma of left eye
  • Congenital chorioretinal coloboma of right eye
  • Congenital cyst of posterior segment of eye
  • Congenital fold and cyst of posterior segment of eye
  • Congenital fold of posterior segment of eye
  • Fundus coloboma
  • Lenticonus
  • Microcornea
  • Microcornea, posterior megalolenticonus, persistent fetal vasculature, coloboma syndrome
  • Posterior lenticonus
  • Retinal collateral vessels

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Coloboma of the fundus

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Anastomosis
      • retinal and choroidal vessels (congenital)
    • Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
      • eye
        • posterior segment
          • specified NEC
    • Coloboma(iris)
      • fundus
    • Conus(congenital) (any type)
    • Medullated fibers
      • optic (nerve)
    • Persistence, persistent(congenital)
      • cilioretinal artery or vein
    • Persistence, persistent(congenital)
      • hyaloid
        • system
    • Remains
      • capsule (opaque)
    • Remnant
      • capsule (opaque)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL005
Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face, neck
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Microcornea

    a congenital abnormality characterized by an abnormally small cornea. the horizontal corneal diameter is less than 10mm or less than 9mm in newborns. it is associated with an increased risk of glaucoma.

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert Q14.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
743.52 Fundus coloboma
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
743.59 Post segmnt anom NEC-eye
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 Q14.8Overview

Is Q14.8 (Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q14.8 group to?

When other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q14.8 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q14.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye converts to ICD-9-CM 743.52 (fundus coloboma) and 743.59 (post segmnt anom NEC-eye). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.