Q38.0

Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified

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

This code · Q38.0
Excludes 1

cleft lip (Q36.-) cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-) macrocheilia (Q18.6) microcheilia (Q18.7)

Synonyms

Congenital fistula of lip Congenital malformation of lip NOS Van der Woude's syndrome

Inherited from Q38Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
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 Q38.0

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

Sections that reference Q38.0

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q38.0, its Q38 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.

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