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ICD-10-CM code · FY2027

Q18.9 Congenital malformation of face and neck, unspecified

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About Q18.9

Code: Q18.9
Billable: Yes
Short description: Congenital malformation of face and neck, unspecified
Category: Q18 Other congenital malformations of face and neck
Block: Q10-Q18 Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck
Chapter: 17 Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders
Code set: FY2027, October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

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Coding notes for Q18.9

Applicable to Other names for conditions reported with this code.

Congenital anomaly NOS of face and neck

Also applies, from Q18 Other congenital malformations of face and neck

Excludes1 Not coded here: never report these together with this code (use the code given instead).

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)

Block Q10-Q18 notes (apply to every code in it)

Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.

cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)
congenital malformation of larynx (Q31.-)
congenital malformation of lip NEC (Q38.0)
congenital malformation of nose (Q30.-)
congenital malformation of parathyroid gland (Q89.2)
congenital malformation of thyroid gland (Q89.2)

Chapter 17 notes (apply to every code in it)

Note

Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.

inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Related codes in Q18

Q18.0 Sinus, fistula and cyst of branchial cleftBillable
Q18.1 Preauricular sinus and cystBillable
Q18.2 Other branchial cleft malformationsBillable
Q18.3 Webbing of neckBillable
Q18.4 MacrostomiaBillable
Q18.5 MicrostomiaBillable
Q18.6 MacrocheiliaBillable
Q18.7 MicrocheiliaBillable
Q18.8 Other specified congenital malformations of face and neckBillable

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