Question 1

Is Q35 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q35 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 Q35 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q35 represents Cleft palate. 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

When was ICD-10 code Q35 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q35 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q35?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Q35?

Accepted Answer

Code Q35 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cleft palate with cleft lip (Q37.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q35 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes22Not included here

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Notes1Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

Is Q35 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q35 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q35 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q35?

What conditions are excluded from Q35?