All ICD10 Codes
Q38Non-billable

Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities·Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (9 billable)
Q38.0Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classifiedQ38.1AnkyloglossiaQ38.2MacroglossiaQ38.3Other congenital malformations of tongueQ38.4Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ductsQ38.5Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classifiedQ38.6Other congenital malformations of mouthQ38.7Congenital pharyngeal pouchQ38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynx

CH17 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • dentofacial anomalies (M26.-)
  • macrostomia (Q18.4)
  • microstomia (Q18.5)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q38-Q45Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
Q38Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynxNot billable
Q38.0Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Q38.1AnkyloglossiaBillable
Q38.2MacroglossiaBillable
Q38.3Other congenital malformations of tongueBillable
Q38.4Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ductsBillable
Q38.5Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Q38.6Other congenital malformations of mouthBillable
Q38.7Congenital pharyngeal pouchBillable
Q38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynxBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.