Q36
Non-billableCleft lip
Cleft lip
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- cheiloschisis
- congenital fissure of lip
- harelip
- labium leporinum
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify associated malformation of the nose (Q30.2)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- CL - Cleft lipC0008924
- CheiloschisisC0008924
- Cheiloschisis of upper lipC0008924
- Cleft LipC0008924
- Cleft LipsC0008924
- Cleft lipC0008924
- Cleft lip (disorder)C0008924
- Cleft lip NOSC0008924
- Cleft lip, unspecifiedC0008924
- Cleft of upper lipC0008924
- Cleft upper lipC0008924
- Congenital fissure of lipC0008924
- Hare lipC0008924
- HarelipC0008924
- HarelipsC0008924
- Labium leporinumC0008924
- Lip cleftC0008924
- Lip, CleftC0008924
- Lips, CleftC0008924
- cheiloschisisC0008924
- cleft lipC0008924
- congenital fissure of lipC0008924
- hare lipC0008924
- harelipC0008924
- labium leporinumC0008924
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cleft lip?
The ICD-10-CM code for cleft lip is Q36. The full clinical description is "Cleft lip". Q36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q36 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q36 represents "Cleft lip". 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 Q36 a billable code?
No, Q36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Q36.
What chapter is Q36 in?
Q36 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q36?
Q36 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-).
What are the subcategories under Q36?
Q36 has 3 child codes, including: Q36.0 (Cleft lip, bilateral), Q36.1 (Cleft lip, median), Q36.9 (Cleft lip, unilateral).
Are additional codes required with Q36?
Yes, when using Q36 you should also code: code to identify associated malformation of the nose (Q30.2).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q36?
Q36 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0008924. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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