Cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37) ICD-10-CM
The Q37 code range covers cleft palate with cleft lip with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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- cheilopalatoschisis
Codes in the Q37 Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- Q37 Cleft palate with cleft lipNon-billable
- Q37.0 Cleft hard palate with bilateral cleft lip
- Q37.1 Cleft hard palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q37.2 Cleft soft palate with bilateral cleft lip
- Q37.3 Cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q37.4 Cleft hard and soft palate with bilateral cleft lip
- Q37.5 Cleft hard and soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q37.8 Unspecified cleft palate with bilateral cleft lip
- Q37.9 Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
About the Q37 Code Range
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.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Q37 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Q37 range classify?
The range classifies cleft palate with cleft lip. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
