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Q38 - Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx


The ICD 10 Code for Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx is listed as Q38.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Q38
Description: Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
  • Excludes1: dentofacial anomalies (M26.-)
  • macrostomia (Q18.4)
  • microstomia (Q18.5)
Chapter Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Q38:
Q38.0 - Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified
Q38.1 - Ankyloglossia
Q38.2 - Macroglossia
Q38.3 - Other congenital malformations of tongue
Q38.4 - Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ducts
Q38.5 - Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
Q38.6 - Other congenital malformations of mouth
Q38.7 - Congenital pharyngeal pouch
Q38.8 - Other congenital malformations of pharynx