ICD-10-CM Q36: Cleft lip

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q36

Cleft lip

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q36

Includes Notes
  • cheiloschisis
  • congenital fissure of lip
  • harelip
  • labium leporinum
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-)

Inclusion Terms

Cleft lip NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q36):

Q36.0 - Cleft lip, bilateral Q36.1 - Cleft lip, median Q36.9 - Cleft lip, unilateral

About ICD-10-CM Code Q36 (Cleft lip)

ICD-10-CM code Q36 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 Q36 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q36 - Cleft lip. 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 lip.