Q38
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
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
9
Coding Notes
Child Codes (9)
Q38.0Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified
Q38.1Ankyloglossia
Q38.2Macroglossia
Q38.3Other congenital malformations of tongue
Q38.4Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ducts
Q38.5Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
Q38.6Other congenital malformations of mouth
Q38.7Congenital pharyngeal pouch
Q38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynx
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx is Q38. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx". Q38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q38 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q38 represents "Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx". 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 Q38 a billable code?
No, Q38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Q38.
What chapter is Q38 in?
Q38 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q38?
Q38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dentofacial anomalies (M26.-); macrostomia (Q18.4); microstomia (Q18.5).
What are the subcategories under Q38?
Q38 has 9 child codes, including: Q38.0 (Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified), Q38.1 (Ankyloglossia), Q38.2 (Macroglossia), Q38.3 (Other congenital malformations of tongue), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q38?
Q38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495544. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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