Q35.1

Cleft hard palate

Billable code

This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.

Coding notes

Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist

Inherited from Q35Cleft palate
Includes

fissure of palate palatoschisis

Excludes 1

cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-)

Inherited from Q35-Q37Cleft lip and cleft palate
Excludes 2

Robin's syndrome (Q87.0)

Use additional

code to identify associated malformation of the nose (Q30.2)

Inherited from chapter 17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Excludes 2

inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Note

Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Official Guidelines for Q35.1

FY 2026 ›
I.C.17Chapter-specific guidanceChapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA1)

Sections that reference Q35.1

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q35.1, its Q35 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.

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