2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q17Other congenital malformations of ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q10-Q18›Q17

ICD-10-CM Q17
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q17 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other congenital malformations of ear, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q17.0, Q17.1, Q17.2, and Q17.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q17
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other congenital malformations of ear
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
CategoryQ17Other congenital malformations of ear
This CodeQ17Other congenital malformations of ear

Specific Coding for Other congenital malformations of earOverview

Non-specific codes like Q17 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q17.0 for Accessory auricle

  • Use Q17.1 for Macrotia

  • Use Q17.2 for Microtia

  • Use Q17.3 for Other misshapen ear

  • Use Q17.4 for Misplaced ear

  • Use Q17.5 for Prominent ear

  • Use Q17.8 for Other specified congenital malformations of ear

  • Use Q17.9 for Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital malformations of ear with impairment of hearing Q16.0 Q16.9
  • preauricular sinus Q18.1

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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 Q17Overview

Is Q17 (Other congenital malformations of ear) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other congenital malformations of ear, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other congenital malformations of ear need a more specific code from this category, such as Q17.0, Q17.1, and Q17.2.