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.
Official description
Q38Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q38 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
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Category Q38
Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
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Code Q38
Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
Codes under Q38
Q38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q38.0Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classifiedQ38.1AnkyloglossiaQ38.2MacroglossiaQ38.3Other congenital malformations of tongueQ38.4Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ductsQ38.5Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classifiedQ38.6Other congenital malformations of mouthQ38.7Congenital pharyngeal pouchQ38.8Other congenital malformations of pharynxNotes 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.
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.
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.