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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Tie

ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Tie

Q38.1
Q38.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for tongue tie includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Ankyloglossia
Tongue-tied
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Tie

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tongue Tie

Use ICD-10 code Q38.1 for ankyloglossia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ankyloglossia

Billable Code
Q38.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of functional impairment due to tongue-tie
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of tongue mobility and feeding issues

Applicable To

  • • Tongue-tie

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes both anatomic and functional descriptors.

Other congenital malformations of tongue

Billable Code
Q38.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of congenital anomalies such as bifid tongue

Applicable To

  • • Bifid tongue
  • • Microglossia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure congenital anomalies are clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z76.2

Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child

Use for breastfeeding difficulty due to tongue-tie.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tongue tie?

The ICD-10 code for tongue tie is Q38.1, which is used for ankyloglossia with functional impairment.

How is tongue tie documented?

Tongue tie documentation should include specific terms like 'restricted tongue mobility' and assessment scores such as the Hazelbaker ATLFF.

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