Q35

Non-billable

Cleft palate

Cleft palate

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • fissure of palate
  • palatoschisis

Excludes 1

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

  • cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • Robin's syndrome (Q87.0)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify associated malformation of the nose (Q30.2)

Child Codes (5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cleft palate?

The ICD-10-CM code for cleft palate is Q35. The full clinical description is "Cleft palate". Q35 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q35 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q35 represents "Cleft palate". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q35 a billable code?

No, Q35 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Q35.

What chapter is Q35 in?

Q35 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q35?

Q35 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-).

What are the subcategories under Q35?

Q35 has 5 child codes, including: Q35.1 (Cleft hard palate), Q35.3 (Cleft soft palate), Q35.5 (Cleft hard palate with cleft soft palate), Q35.7 (Cleft uvula), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with Q35?

Yes, when using Q35 you should also code: code to identify associated malformation of the nose (Q30.2).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q35?

Q35 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0008925, C1397368. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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