Q38.5
BillableCongenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified
Q38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
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Includes
- •Congenital absence of uvula
- •Congenital malformation of palate NOS
- •Congenital high arched palate
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Q38.5?
- Q38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital malformations of palate, not elsewhere classified". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Is Q38.5 a billable code?
- Yes — Q38.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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