Q38.2
BillableMacroglossia
Macroglossia
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Congenital hypertrophy of tongue
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
Related Codes(8)
Q38.0Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified
Q38.1Ankyloglossia
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
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Giant tongue
- Congenital macroglossia (disorder)
- Enlarged tongue
- Congenital hypertrophy of tongue
- congenital macroglossia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for macroglossia?
The ICD-10-CM code for macroglossia is Q38.2. The full clinical description is "Macroglossia". Q38.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q38.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q38.2 represents “Macroglossia”. 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 Q38.2 a billable code?
Yes, Q38.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q38.2 in?
Q38.2 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q38.2?
Q38.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dentofacial anomalies (M26.-); macrostomia (Q18.4); microstomia (Q18.5).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q38.2 map to?
Q38.2 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 270516002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q38.2?
Q38.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0009677. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q38.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like macroglossia 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 Q38.2?
Q38.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA31.0 (Congenital macroglossia).
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