Q38.8 – Other congenital malformations of pharynx

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q38.8

Code: Q38.8 (claims format: Q388)
Description: Other congenital malformations of pharynx
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: Q38-Q45 Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
Parent codes: Q38

Notes for Q38.8

Applicable to:

Congenital malformation of pharynx NOS
Imperforate pharynx

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Q38 – Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

Excludes1 (not coded here):

dentofacial anomalies (M26.-)
macrostomia (Q18.4)
microstomia (Q18.5)

Index terms for Q38.8

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

Related codes in Q38

Q38.0 – Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Q38.1 – AnkyloglossiaBillable
Q38.2 – MacroglossiaBillable
Q38.3 – Other congenital malformations of tongueBillable
Q38.4 – Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ductsBillable
Q38.5 – Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Q38.6 – Other congenital malformations of mouthBillable
Q38.7 – Congenital pharyngeal pouchBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q38.8?

Q38.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of pharynx, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).

Is Q38.8 a billable code?

Yes. Q38.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q38.8 belong to?

It belongs to category Q38 – Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx.

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.