Q16 ICD-10-CM Code: Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q16Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q16 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)
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Category Q16
Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
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Code Q16
Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
Codes under Q16
Q16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q16.0Congenital absence of (ear) auricleQ16.1Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal (external)Q16.2Absence of eustachian tubeQ16.3Congenital malformation of ear ossiclesQ16.4Other congenital malformations of middle earQ16.5Congenital malformation of inner earQ16.9Congenital malformation of ear causing impairment of hearing, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q16.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q16.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q16.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital deafness (H90.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q16.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q16 mean?
Q16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing.”
Is Q16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q16 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 Q16 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q16 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 Q16, Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing.
What coding notes are listed for Q16?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q16 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital deafness (H90.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.