Q38
Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
Q38 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code category for other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx. Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are Q38.0 Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified; Q38.1 Ankyloglossia; Q38.2 Macroglossia; Q38.3 Other congenital malformations of tongue and 5 more. Its coding notes include 3 Excludes1 entries and 1 Excludes2 entry.
Guidelines tip
From the FY2027 Official Guidelines. ICD10Ref adds no rules of its own.
Chapter 17 codes can be used for life. Manifestations that are an inherent part of a specifically coded anomaly are not coded separately. A corrected malformation is reported with a personal history code.
Excludes1
Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
More specific codes under Q38 9
- Q38.0Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- Q38.1AnkyloglossiaBillable
- Q38.2MacroglossiaBillable
- Q38.3Other congenital malformations of tongueBillable
- Q38.4Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ductsBillable
- Q38.5Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- Q38.6Other congenital malformations of mouthBillable
- Q38.7Congenital pharyngeal pouchBillable
- Q38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynxBillable