ICD-10-CM code "Q38.5": Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeQ38.5
DescriptionCongenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
Hierarchy
  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
  3. Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx (Q38)
  4. Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified (Q38.5)
Billable statusICD-10-CM Billable code

Excludes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)

    Type 2inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

  2. Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
  3. Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx (Q38)

    Type 1dentofacial anomalies (M26.-)

    Type 1macrostomia (Q18.4)

    Type 1microstomia (Q18.5)

  4. Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified (Q38.5)

    Type 1cleft palate (Q35.-)

    Type 1cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)

Includes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
  3. Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx (Q38)
  4. Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified (Q38.5)