Q38.2 Macroglossia

The ICD-10-CM code for Macroglossia is Q38.2 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Section

Q38-Q45: Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)

Category Q38

10 codes (9 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Q38.2:

• Macroglossia (congenital)
• Hypertrophy, hypertrophic › tongue › congenital
• Malformation (congenital) › tongue (congenital) › hypertrophy

Inclusion Terms

• Congenital hypertrophy of tongue

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 2,510 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Q38.2 among the documented diagnoses.
• 90 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

POA indicator for congenital conditions/anomalies and Q00-Q99 exception

Congenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. Congenital conditions are always considered present on admission.

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)

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