Q38: Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
Codes under Q38 (Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q38.0 | Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q38.0 | Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q38.1 | Ankyloglossia | ✓ |
| Q38.1 | Ankyloglossia | ✓ |
| Q38.2 | Macroglossia | ✓ |
| Q38.2 | Macroglossia | ✓ |
| Q38.3 | Other congenital malformations of tongue | ✓ |
| Q38.3 | Other congenital malformations of tongue | ✓ |
| Q38.4 | Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ducts | ✓ |
| Q38.4 | Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ducts | ✓ |
| Q38.5 | Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q38.5 | Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q38.6 | Other congenital malformations of mouth | ✓ |
| Q38.6 | Other congenital malformations of mouth | ✓ |
| Q38.7 | Congenital pharyngeal pouch | ✓ |
| Q38.7 | Congenital pharyngeal pouch | ✓ |
| Q38.8 | Other congenital malformations of pharynx | ✓ |
| Q38.8 | Other congenital malformations of pharynx | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q38?
Q38 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx. It contains 18 more specific diagnosis codes, 18 of which are billable.
Is Q38 a billable code?
No — Q38 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 Q38.0 — Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified). 18 of the 18 codes under Q38 are billable.
What codes fall under Q38?
Q38 includes Q38.0, Q38.0, Q38.1, Q38.1, Q38.2, plus 13 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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