ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Dacryostenosis congenital: Q10.5
The ICD-10-CM index points "Dacryostenosis congenital" to Q10.5, Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct. Q10.5 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in Q10
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- Q10Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbitHeader
- Q10.0Congenital ptosisBillable
- Q10.1Congenital ectropionBillable
- Q10.2Congenital entropionBillable
- Q10.3Other congenital malformations of eyelidBillable
- Q10.4Absence and agenesis of lacrimal apparatusBillable
- Q10.5Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal ductBillable
- Q10.6Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatusBillable
- Q10.7Congenital malformation of orbitBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From Q10. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- Q10.5 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category Q10Every code under it
- Chapter 17Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Dacryostenosis congenital?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Dacryostenosis congenital" to Q10.5, Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct. Q10.5 is a billable code.
Is Q10.5 billable?
Yes. Q10.5 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to Q10.5?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together) for Q10.5 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is Q10.5 in?
Chapter 17. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.