Q35Header code — not billable

Cleft palate

Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Category
Q35
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Q35

Q35.1Cleft hard palateYesQ35.3Cleft soft palateYesQ35.5Cleft hard palate with cleft soft palateYesQ35.7Cleft uvulaYesQ35.9Cleft palate, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q35?

Q35 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Cleft palate.

Is Q35 a billable code?

No. Q35 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q35 in?

Q35 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

When did Q35 become effective?

Q35 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Q35?

Q35 belongs to category Q35, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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