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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 749.1
Cleft lip
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 749.1 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • A congenital abnormality consisting of one or more clefts (splits) in the upper lip, which may be accompanied by a cleft palate; it is the result of the failure of the embryonic parts of the lip to fuse
  • Congenital defect in the upper lip where the maxillary prominence fails to merge with the merged medial nasal prominences. It is thought to be caused by faulty migration of the mesoderm in the head region
  • Congenital defect in the upper lip where the maxillary prominence fails to merge with the merged medial nasal prominences; thought to be caused by faulty migration of the mesoderm in the head region
Applies To
  • Cheiloschisis
  • Congenital fissure of lip
  • Harelip
  • Labium leporinum
 749.04 ICD9Data.com 749.10 
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