Q36

Non-billable

Cleft lip

Q36 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cleft lip. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q36.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Includes

  • cheiloschisis
  • congenital fissure of lip
  • harelip
  • labium leporinum

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q36?
Q36 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cleft lip". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q36 a billable code?
No — Q36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q36.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q36?
Q36 has 3 more specific child codes, including Q36.0, Q36.1, Q36.9.
What is excluded from Q36?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-).

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

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