Cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37)

ICD-10 code Q37 covers conditions involving cleft palate with cleft lip, identifying specific anatomical variations of these congenital facial defects. These codes distinguish whether the cleft affects the hard palate, soft palate, or both, and whether the cleft lip is unilateral or bilateral.

Each subcode under Q37 clarifies the exact nature of the cleft, such as Q37.0 for "cleft hard palate with bilateral cleft lip" or Q37.3 for "cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip." These distinctions help coders choose the precise ICD-10 code for conditions often described by synonymous terms like “cleft palate and bilateral cleft lip” or “cleft hard and soft palate with cleft lip.” For example, synonyms linked to Q37.4 include "complete bilateral cleft palate" and "bilateral cleft lip and alveolar cleft." Accurate use of these codes ensures proper classification of cleft palate combined with cleft lip anomalies, vital for medical documentation and treatment planning.

Specialized codes Q37.8 and Q37.9 cover unspecified cleft palate with bilateral or unilateral cleft lip, often used when detailed description is unavailable. Understanding these details aids in correctly identifying the ICD-10 code for cleft palate with cleft lip cases in clinical and billing contexts.