Q18.8

Billable

Other specified congenital malformations of face and neck

Other specified congenital malformations of face and neck

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Medial cyst of face and neck
  • Medial fistula of face and neck
  • Medial sinus of face and neck

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • conditions classified to Q67.0-Q67.4
  • congenital malformations of skull and face bones (Q75.-)
  • cyclopia (Q87.0)
  • dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
  • malformation syndromes affecting facial appearance (Q87.0)
  • persistent thyroglossal duct (Q89.2)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)
  • congenital malformation of larynx (Q31.-)
  • congenital malformation of lip NEC (Q38.0)
  • congenital malformation of nose (Q30.-)
  • congenital malformation of parathyroid gland (Q89.2)
  • congenital malformation of thyroid gland (Q89.2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified congenital malformations of face and neck?

The ICD-10-CM code for other specified congenital malformations of face and neck is Q18.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified congenital malformations of face and neck". Q18.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q18.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q18.8 represents "Other specified congenital malformations of face and neck". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Q18.8 a billable code?

Yes, Q18.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q18.8 in?

Q18.8 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q18.8?

Q18.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37); conditions classified to Q67.0-Q67.4; congenital malformations of skull and face bones (Q75.-); and 4 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does Q18.8 map to?

Q18.8 maps to 37 SNOMED CT concepts: 720982007, 253208007, 1003576007, 733046006, 721836009, and 32 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q18.8?

Q18.8 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1394371, C2910122, C2910123, C0477992. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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