ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q38.7
Congenital pharyngeal pouch
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q38.7
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
pharyngeal pouch syndrome (D82.1)
Inclusion Terms
Congenital diverticulum of pharynx
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q38.7 (Congenital pharyngeal pouch)
ICD-10-CM code Q38.7 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 Q38.7 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q38.7 - Congenital pharyngeal pouch. 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 pharyngeal pouch.