Q18

Other congenital malformations of face and neck

Non-billable header

Q18 is a non-billable header code. Use one of the more specific codes below.

Inclusion terms

Includes

  • Note: Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • conditions classified to Q67.0-Q67.4
  • congenital malformations of skull and face bones (Q75.-)
  • cyclopia (Q87.0)
  • dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
  • malformation syndromes affecting facial appearance (Q87.0)
  • persistent thyroglossal duct (Q89.2)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)
  • congenital malformation of larynx (Q31.-)
  • congenital malformation of lip NEC (Q38.0)
  • congenital malformation of nose (Q30.-)
  • congenital malformation of parathyroid gland (Q89.2)
  • congenital malformation of thyroid gland (Q89.2)

More specific codes Q18

  • Q18.0Sinus, fistula and cyst of branchial cleftBillable
  • Q18.1Preauricular sinus and cystBillable
  • Q18.2Other branchial cleft malformationsBillable
  • Q18.3Webbing of neckBillable
  • Q18.4MacrostomiaBillable
  • Q18.5MicrostomiaBillable
  • Q18.6MacrocheiliaBillable
  • Q18.7MicrocheiliaBillable
  • Q18.8Other specified congenital malformations of face and neckBillable
  • Q18.9Congenital malformation of face and neck, unspecifiedBillable

Related codes

  • Q10Congenital malformations of eyelid, lacrimal apparatus and orbitHeader
  • Q11Anophthalmos, microphthalmos and macrophthalmosHeader
  • Q12Congenital lens malformationsHeader
  • Q13Congenital malformations of anterior segment of eyeHeader
  • Q14Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eyeHeader
  • Q15Other congenital malformations of eyeHeader
  • Q16Congenital malformations of ear causing impairment of hearingHeader
  • Q17Other congenital malformations of earHeader

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