Q38 – Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM code
Q38
- Code
Q38(claims format:Q38)- Description
- Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under Q38
Q38 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- 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
- Q38.8 – Other congenital malformations of pharynxBillable
Notes for Q38
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q38?
Q38 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
Is Q38 a billable code?
No. Q38 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.