Q16.1 - Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal (external)
- Applicable to Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal (external)
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Q16.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of Q16.1 - other international versions of ICD10 Q16.1 may differ.
- Q16.1 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion Term
- Congenital atresia or stricture of osseous meatus
The following codes above Q16.1 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Q16.1:
Chapter: Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Section: Q10-Q18 Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
Category: Q16 Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearing
Billable/Specific Code
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