Q38.7Billable
Congenital pharyngeal pouch
- 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 classifiedYesQ38.6Other congenital malformations of mouthYesQ38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynxYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q38.7?
Q38.7 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital pharyngeal pouch.
Is Q38.7 a billable code?
Yes. Q38.7 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q38.7 in?
Q38.7 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q38.7 become effective?
Q38.7 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q38.7?
Q38.7 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.