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Q38.5

Billable

Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified

Q38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Parent
Q38
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Includes

  • •Congenital absence of uvula
  • •Congenital malformation of palate NOS
  • •Congenital high arched palate

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •cleft palate (Q35.-)
  • •cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q38.5?
Q38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q38.5 a billable code?
Yes — Q38.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Q38.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cleft palate (Q35.-); 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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