Q38.3

Other congenital malformations of tongue

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 · Q38.3

Synonyms

Aglossia Bifid tongue Congenital adhesion of tongue Congenital fissure of tongue Congenital malformation of tongue NOS Double tongue Hypoglossia Hypoplasia of tongue Microglossia

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)

Official Guidelines for Q38.3

FY 2026 ›

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

Sections that reference Q38.3

IV.QEncounters for routine health screeningsOutpatient services
… Congenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. …

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q38.3, its Q38 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.

Coding notes

Official Guidelines for Q38.3

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