Q35: Cleft palate
Codes under Q35 (Cleft palate). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q35.1 | Cleft hard palate | ✓ |
| Q35.1 | Cleft hard palate | ✓ |
| Q35.3 | Cleft soft palate | ✓ |
| Q35.3 | Cleft soft palate | ✓ |
| Q35.5 | Cleft hard palate with cleft soft palate | ✓ |
| Q35.5 | Cleft hard palate with cleft soft palate | ✓ |
| Q35.7 | Cleft uvula | ✓ |
| Q35.7 | Cleft uvula | ✓ |
| Q35.9 | Cleft palate, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q35.9 | Cleft palate, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q35?
Q35 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Cleft palate. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is Q35 a billable code?
No — Q35 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Q35.1 — Cleft hard palate). 10 of the 10 codes under Q35 are billable.
What codes fall under Q35?
Q35 includes Q35.1, Q35.1, Q35.3, Q35.3, Q35.5, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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