ICD-10-CM Q35: Cleft palate

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q35

Cleft palate

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q35

Includes Notes
  • fissure of palate
  • palatoschisis
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)

Inclusion Terms

Cleft palate NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q35):

Q35.1 - Cleft hard palate Q35.3 - Cleft soft palate Q35.5 - Cleft hard palate with cleft soft palate Q35.7 - Cleft uvula Q35.9 - Cleft palate, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Q35 (Cleft palate)

ICD-10-CM code Q35 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q35 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q35 - Cleft palate. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cleft palate.