Q38Header code — not billable
Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q38
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q38
Q38.0Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classifiedYesQ38.1AnkyloglossiaYesQ38.2MacroglossiaYesQ38.3Other congenital malformations of tongueYesQ38.4Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ductsYesQ38.5Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classifiedYesQ38.6Other congenital malformations of mouthYesQ38.7Congenital pharyngeal pouchYesQ38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynxYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q38?
Q38 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx.
Is Q38 a billable code?
No. Q38 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 Q38 in?
Q38 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q38 become effective?
Q38 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q38?
Q38 belongs to category Q38, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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