ICD-10-CM Code for Other branchial cleft malformations Q18.2

ICD-10 code Q18.2 for Other branchial cleft malformations is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

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Other branchial cleft malformations
Branchial cleft malformation NOS
Cervical auricle
Otocephaly

Q18

Excludes1: cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
conditions classified to Q67.0-Q67.4
congenital malformations of skull and face bones (Q75.-)
cyclopia (Q87.0)
dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
malformation syndromes affecting facial appearance (Q87.0)
persistent thyroglossal duct (Q89.2)

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