Q38.5

Billable

Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified

Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Congenital absence of uvula
  • Congenital malformation of palate NOS
  • Congenital high arched palate

Excludes 1

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

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 congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified is Q38.5. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified". Q38.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q38.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q38.5 represents "Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified". 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 Q38.5 a billable code?

Yes, Q38.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q38.5 in?

Q38.5 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q38.5?

Q38.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dentofacial anomalies (M26.-); macrostomia (Q18.4); microstomia (Q18.5); and 2 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does Q38.5 map to?

Q38.5 maps to 23 SNOMED CT concepts: 707994006, 91901006, 1354549008, 27272007, 92870005, and 18 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q38.5?

Q38.5 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0240635, C0266121, C1290576, C0869081. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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