ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q38.5
Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q38.5
- cleft palate (Q35.-)
- cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)
- Congenital absence of uvula
- Congenital malformation of palate NOS
- Congenital high arched palate
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q38.5 (Congenital malformations of palate)
ICD-10-CM code Q38.5 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 Q38.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q38.5 - Congenital malformations of palate, 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 palate related to not elsewhere classified.