U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Q38 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Q38

Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Q38 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 17

    Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)

  3. 3

    Category Q38

    Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

  4. 4

    Code Q38

    Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

More specific choices

Codes under Q38

Q38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Q38.0

Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified

Q38.1

Ankyloglossia

Q38.2

Macroglossia

Q38.3

Other congenital malformations of tongue

Q38.4

Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ducts

Q38.5

Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified

Q38.6

Other congenital malformations of mouth

Q38.7

Congenital pharyngeal pouch

Q38.8

Other congenital malformations of pharynx

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Q38.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q38.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q38.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • dentofacial anomalies (M26.-)
  • macrostomia (Q18.4)
  • microstomia (Q18.5)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Q38.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Q38 mean?

Q38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx.”

Is Q38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q38 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Q38 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q38 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45) (Q38–Q45), under category Q38, Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx.

What coding notes are listed for Q38?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: dentofacial anomalies (M26.-); macrostomia (Q18.4); microstomia (Q18.5). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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