Q38.1
Ankyloglossia
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 · Q38.1
Synonyms
Tongue tie
Inherited from Q38Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
Inherited from chapter 17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Excludes 2
inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Official Guidelines for Q38.1
FY 2026 ›Sections that reference Q38.1
Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q38.1, its Q38 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.
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