Q15 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of eye

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

Q15

Other congenital malformations of eye

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where Q15 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 17

    Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)

  2. 2

    Section

    Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)

  3. 3

    Category Q15

    Other congenital malformations of eye

  4. 4

    Code Q15

    Other congenital malformations of eye

Codes under Q15

Q15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Q15.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q15.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q15.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • congenital nystagmus (H55.01)
  • ocular albinism (E70.31-)
  • optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-)
  • retinitis pigmentosa (H35.52)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Q15.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Q15 mean?

Q15 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of eye.”

Is Q15 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q15 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Q15 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q15 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18) (Q10–Q18), under category Q15, Other congenital malformations of eye.

What coding notes are listed for Q15?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q15 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital nystagmus (H55.01); ocular albinism (E70.31-); optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-); retinitis pigmentosa (H35.52). No Excludes2 note is listed.