Q38.4 Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ducts
The ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformations of salivary glands and ducts is Q38.4 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- 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 Q38.4:
- Accessory (congenital) › salivary gland
- Agenesis › salivary gland
- Agenesis › submaxillary gland (s) (congenital)
- Agenesis › parotid gland (s)
- Accessory (congenital) › submaxillary gland
- Accessory (congenital) › parotid gland (and duct)
- Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › Bartholin's duct
- Absence (of) (organ or part) (complete or partial) › salivary gland (s), congenital
Inclusion Terms
- Atresia of salivary glands and ducts
- Congenital absence of salivary glands and ducts
- Congenital accessory salivary glands and ducts
- Congenital fistula of salivary gland
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 155 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Q38.4 among the documented diagnoses.
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 exceptionCongenital 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