Q38.5 - Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
- Applicable to Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Q38.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of Q38.5 - other international versions of ICD10 Q38.5 may differ.
- Q38.5 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Congenital absence of uvula
- Congenital malformation of palate NOS
- Congenital high arched palate
Type 1 Excludes
- cleft palate (Q35.-)
- cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)
Billable/Specific Code
The following codes above Q38.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Q38.5:
- Chapter: Q00-Q99 - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Section: Q38-Q45 - Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
- Category: Q38 - Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
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