ICD-10 Q38.2
Billable / SpecificMacroglossia
About ICD-10-CM Q38.2
ICD-10-CM code Q38.2 represents Macroglossia. This is a billable/specific code in the Congenital Malformations chapter (block Q38). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Q38.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Q38.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Congenital hypertrophy of tongue
Medicare LCD Coverage for Q38.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Q38.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Q38.2.
1 Cigna
4 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Q38.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- C9727 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 41512 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 21110 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 42145 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 21196 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 30802 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 41530 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 21145 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 30140 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
- 42299 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CMS LCD
Convert Q38.2 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Q38.2 | 75015 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Q38.2
Other codes in section Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
ICD-10 Q38.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Q38.2 billable? +
Yes, Q38.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Q38.2? +
ICD-10 Q38.2 includes: Congenital hypertrophy of tongue.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with Q38.2? +
Procedures frequently paired with Q38.2 include: C9727, 41512, 21110, 42145, 21196.
What ICD-9 codes does Q38.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Q38.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 75015. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.
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