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Q38

Non-billable

Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

Q38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q38.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •dentofacial anomalies (M26.-)
  • •macrostomia (Q18.4)
  • •microstomia (Q18.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q38?
Q38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q38 a billable code?
No — Q38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q38.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q38?
Q38 has 9 more specific child codes, including Q38.0, Q38.1, Q38.2.
What is excluded from Q38?
Excludes1 (not coded here): dentofacial anomalies (M26.-); macrostomia (Q18.4); microstomia (Q18.5).

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

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