2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q30Congenital malformations of nose

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q30-Q34›Q30

ICD-10-CM Q30
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q30 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of nose, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q30.0, Q30.1, Q30.2, and Q30.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q30
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of nose
Chapter
Q30-Q34
Congenital malformations of the respiratory system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ30-Q34Congenital malformations of the respiratory system
CategoryQ30Congenital malformations of nose
This CodeQ30Congenital malformations of nose

Specific Coding for Congenital malformations of noseOverview

Non-specific codes like Q30 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q30.0 for Choanal atresia

  • Use Q30.1 for Agenesis and underdevelopment of nose

  • Use Q30.2 for Fissured, notched and cleft nose

  • Use Q30.3 for Congenital perforated nasal septum

  • Use Q30.8 for Other congenital malformations of nose

  • Use Q30.9 for Congenital malformation of nose, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital deviation of nasal septum Q67.4

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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 Q30Overview

Is Q30 (Congenital malformations of nose) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of nose, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of nose need a more specific code from this category, such as Q30.0, Q30.1, and Q30.2.