ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q38.3
Other congenital malformations of tongue
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q38.3
Inclusion Terms
- Aglossia
- Bifid tongue
- Congenital adhesion of tongue
- Congenital fissure of tongue
- Congenital malformation of tongue NOS
- Double tongue
- Hypoglossia
- Hypoplasia of tongue
- Microglossia
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q38.3 (Other congenital malformations of tongue)
ICD-10-CM code Q38.3 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 Q38.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q38.3 - Other congenital malformations of tongue. 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 Other congenital malformations of tongue.