Q35

Non-billable

Cleft palate

Q35 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cleft palate. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q35.1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Includes

  • fissure of palate
  • palatoschisis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q35?
Q35 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cleft palate". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q35 a billable code?
No — Q35 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q35.1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q35?
Q35 has 5 more specific child codes, including Q35.1, Q35.3, Q35.5.
What is excluded from Q35?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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