Q31.8

Billable

Other congenital malformations of larynx

Other congenital malformations of larynx

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Absence of larynx
  • Agenesis of larynx
  • Atresia of larynx
  • Congenital cleft thyroid cartilage
  • Congenital fissure of epiglottis
  • Congenital stenosis of larynx NEC
  • Posterior cleft of cricoid cartilage

Excludes 1

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

  • congenital laryngeal stridor NOS (P28.89)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of larynx?

The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of larynx is Q31.8. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of larynx". Q31.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q31.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q31.8 represents "Other congenital malformations of larynx". 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 Q31.8 a billable code?

Yes, Q31.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q31.8 in?

Q31.8 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q31.8?

Q31.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital laryngeal stridor NOS (P28.89).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q31.8 map to?

Q31.8 maps to 48 SNOMED CT concepts: 34774005, 249435003, 204534001, 204535000, 204533007, and 43 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q31.8?

Q31.8 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0426543, C1261566, C0265756, C0265762, C0265757, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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