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Q38.8 - Other congenital malformations of pharynx


The ICD 10 Code for Other congenital malformations of pharynx is listed as Q38.8.
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: Q38.8
Description: Other congenital malformations of pharynx
  • Congenital malformation of pharynx NOS
  • Imperforate pharynx
Diagnostic Related Groups
(MS-DRG v30.0)
011 - Tracheostomy For Face,mouth & Neck Diagnoses W Mcc
012 - Tracheostomy For Face,mouth & Neck Diagnoses W Cc
013 - Tracheostomy For Face,mouth & Neck Diagnoses W/o Cc/mcc
154 - Other Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat Diagnoses W Mcc
155 - Other Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat Diagnoses W Cc
156 - Other Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat Diagnoses W/o Cc/mcc
Chapter Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Block Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
Parent Q38 - Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code: 750.29 - Other specified anomalies of pharynx
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Q38.8:
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