Question 1

Is Q36 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q36 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q36 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q36 represents Cleft lip. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q36?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q36 is section:Q35-Q37 (Cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from Q36?

Accepted Answer

Code Q36 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cleft lip with cleft palate (Q37.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q36 as they represent different diagnoses.

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