ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q38.0
Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q38.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- cleft lip (Q36.-)
- cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-)
- macrocheilia (Q18.6)
- microcheilia (Q18.7)
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital fistula of lip
- Congenital malformation of lip NOS
- Van der Woude's syndrome
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q38.0 (Congenital malformations of lips)
ICD-10-CM code Q38.0 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 Q38.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q38.0 - Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified. 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 Congenital malformations of lips related to not elsewhere classified.