Q38

Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx

Header / non-billable

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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

This code · Q38
Excludes 1

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

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 Q38

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

Sections that reference Q38

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q38, its Q38 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.