Question 1

Is Q14 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q14 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q14 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q14 represents Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q14?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q14 is section:Q10-Q18 (Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from Q14?

Accepted Answer

Code Q14 has Type 2 Excludes including: optic nerve hypoplasia (H47.03-). These conditions are not included in Q14 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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