Q38.6Billable
Other congenital malformations of mouth
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q38
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q38
Q38Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynxQ38.0Congenital 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 classifiedYesQ38.7Congenital pharyngeal pouchYesQ38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynxYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q38.6?
Q38.6 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of mouth.
Is Q38.6 a billable code?
Yes. Q38.6 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q38.6 in?
Q38.6 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q38.6 become effective?
Q38.6 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q38.6?
Q38.6 belongs to category Q38, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.