U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Q17 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of ear

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

Code definition

Official description

Q17

Other congenital malformations of ear

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

Classification

Where Q17 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 Q17

    Other congenital malformations of ear

  4. 4

    Code Q17

    Other congenital malformations of ear

More specific choices

Codes under Q17

Q17 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Q17.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q17.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q17.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

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

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for Q17.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Q17 mean?

Q17 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of ear.”

Is Q17 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q17 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 Q17 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q17 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 Q17, Other congenital malformations of ear.

What coding notes are listed for Q17?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q17 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital malformations of ear with impairment of hearing (Q16.0-Q16.9); preauricular sinus (Q18.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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