Q15.9
BillableCongenital malformation of eye, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A birth defect of the eye where the specific type or nature of the malformation is not specified or documented.
Coding Tips
- •This is a last-resort code; always attempt to obtain more specific information about the eye malformation from clinical documentation
- •Review imaging reports or ophthalmology notes to determine if a more specific Q15 code applies
Code Hierarchy
└Q15Other congenital malformations of eye└Q15.9Congenital malformation of eye, unspecified
└Q15.9Congenital malformation of eye, unspecified