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Q36.1 – Cleft lip, median

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cleft lip and cleft palate

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q36.1

Code: Q36.1 (claims format: Q361)
Description: Cleft lip, median
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
Block: Q35-Q37 Cleft lip and cleft palate
Parent codes: Q36

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Q36 – Cleft lip

Includes:

cheiloschisis
congenital fissure of lip
harelip
labium leporinum

Excludes1 (not coded here):

cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-)

Block Q35-Q37

Excludes2 (not included here):

Robin's syndrome (Q87.0)

Use additional code:

code to identify associated malformation of the nose (Q30.2)

Index terms for Q36.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Cleft, lip, median

Related codes in Q36

Q36.0 – Cleft lip, bilateralBillable
Q36.9 – Cleft lip, unilateralBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q36.1?

Q36.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for cleft lip, median, in the block Q35-Q37 (Cleft lip and cleft palate).

Is Q36.1 a billable code?

Yes. Q36.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q36.1 belong to?

It belongs to category Q36 – Cleft lip.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.