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.
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
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, also report: 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.
How does Q36 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cleft lip affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q36?
Q36 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA40.Z (Cleft lip, unspecified).
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