Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye (Q14)
The ICD-10 code Q14 category covers congenital malformations affecting the posterior segment of the eye, including abnormalities of the vitreous humor, retina, optic disc, and choroid. These codes are used to specify and classify various birth defects related to the back part of the eye structure.
Within this category, codes such as Q14.0 describe malformations of the vitreous humor, known by terms like persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous and vitreous opacity. Codes like Q14.1 relate to congenital retinal malformations, covering conditions such as congenital retinal folds and macular coloboma. Q14.2 addresses optic disc malformations, including optic disc coloboma and congenital pits, while Q14.3 refers to choroidal malformations like choroidal folds and coloboma of the choroid. Q14.8 includes other specified congenital posterior eye segment anomalies, often linked to colobomas and vitreoretinal dysplasia, and Q14.9 denotes unspecified congenital malformation of the posterior eye segment. These specific ICD-10 codes assist healthcare providers and coders in accurately documenting congenital eye defects important for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)
Q14 Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
- Q14.0 Congenital malformation of vitreous humor
- Q14.1 Congenital malformation of retina
- Q14.2 Congenital malformation of optic disc
- Q14.3 Congenital malformation of choroid
- Q14.8 Other congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye
- Q14.9 Congenital malformation of posterior segment of eye, unspecified
Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye (Q14)
Instructional Notations
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- optic nerve hypoplasia H47.03
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
A developmental ocular anomaly in which the primary VITREOUS BODY and its surrounding hyaloid vasculature failed to regress. It is usually unilateral and characterized by CATARACT; MICROPHTHALMOS (small eyeballs), and retrolenticular fibrovascular tissue. (from Yanoff: Ophthalmology, 2nd ed.)
Retinal Dysplasia
Congenital, often bilateral, retinal abnormality characterized by the arrangement of outer nuclear retinal cells in a palisading or radiating pattern surrounding a central ocular space. This disorder is sometimes hereditary.
