Q16.0
BillableCongenital absence of (ear) auricle
Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Additional Information
From parent codes: Q00-Q99 (Chapter 17)
Excludes 2 — Not Included HereFrom Q00-Q99
Excludes2 means 'NOT INCLUDED HERE!' An Excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time.
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
NotesFrom Q00-Q99
Additional notes from parent codes that apply to this code.
- Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
Inpatient DRG Payments
DRG 155205 discharges
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth And Throat Diagnoses With Cc
Avg. Medicare Payment
$7,396
Total Payment$10,280
Patient Responsibility$2,884
Hospital Charge$60,942
DRG 15455 discharges
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth And Throat Diagnoses With Mcc
Avg. Medicare Payment
$16,412
Total Payment$20,618
Patient Responsibility$4,205
Hospital Charge$114,946
Chapter Information
Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Range: Q00-Q99
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