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ICD-10-CM Code for Other congenital malformations of tongue Q38.3

ICD-10 code Q38.3 for Other congenital malformations of tongue is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

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

Q38

Excludes1: dentofacial anomalies (M26.-)
macrostomia (Q18.4)
microstomia (Q18.5)

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Frenectomy CPT 40819
[QUOTE="kelee91, post: 513065, member: 564151"] I am getting a denial on CPT code 40819 using diagnosis codes K13.0 (Thickened frenulum of upper lip) and Q38.0 (Congenital maxillary lip tie) . Can any... [ Read More ]
Frenectomy CPT 40819
I am getting a denial on CPT code 40819 using diagnosis codes K13.0 (Thickened frenulum of upper lip) and Q38.0 (Congenital maxillary lip tie) . Can anyone help as to why I am receiving this denial?... [ Read More ]
elongated uvula
ICD-10-CM Index leads you to -> Q38.6 Other congenital malformations of mouth... [ Read More ]
Cerumen diagnosis code
40806: Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy): The physician makes an incision in the labial frenum, freeing the lip and allower greater range of motion. The labial frenum is the membrane that attache... [ Read More ]
Fordyce spots Q38.6
No, this diagnosis would not meet the definition of Q38.6 which is a 'congenital malformation of the mouth'. I would recommend L73.8 as more appropriate for this.... [ Read More ]
Fordyce spots Q38.6
I have a patient who has Fordyce spots on his scrotum. Is it appropriate to use Q38.6 for this although ICD-10 only lists this dx for the mouth?... [ Read More ]
Frenotomy frenotomy labial frenulum lip tie
I have a patient (infant) with a labial frenulum preventing proper latching and breastfeeding , ultimaly ending with inability to gain weight and malnutrition. When the Doctor did the procedure frenot... [ Read More ]
Release of upper labial frenulum
[b]Other Diseases of lip and oral mucosa k13.0[/b] I have a patient (infant) with a labial frenulum preventing proper latching and breastfeeding , ultimaly ending with inability to gain weight and ma... [ Read More ]
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