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