Wiki elongated uvula

[lmeadows]

What is the ICD 10 code for elonged uvula? It is not stated as hypertrophic or congenital, only elongated.

 

[bquintan]

ICD-10-CM Index leads you to -> Q38.6 Other congenital malformations of mouth

 

[fwnewbie]

I don't think you should use the Q code because as you said, it is not stated as congenital. Is there an "other malformation" code to use?

 

[b.cobuzzi]

I do not know how a uvula would get elongated if not congenital.

 

[fwnewbie]

I can think of causes: direct trauma, sequala from infection or surgery.

 

[maebelle@gmail.com]

I would use K13.79

 

[trarut]

Or query the provider for clarification of the diagnosis.