Q36: Cleft lip
Codes under Q36 (Cleft lip). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q36.0 | Cleft lip, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q36.0 | Cleft lip, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q36.1 | Cleft lip, median | ✓ |
| Q36.1 | Cleft lip, median | ✓ |
| Q36.9 | Cleft lip, unilateral | ✓ |
| Q36.9 | Cleft lip, unilateral | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q36?
Q36 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Cleft lip. It contains 6 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is Q36 a billable code?
No — Q36 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 Q36.0 — Cleft lip, bilateral). 6 of the 6 codes under Q36 are billable.
What codes fall under Q36?
Q36 includes Q36.0, Q36.0, Q36.1, Q36.1, Q36.9, plus 1 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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Informational only, not coding or medical advice. Verify against the official ICD-10-CM (FY2026) and your payer's guidelines.
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