ICD-10-CM · Chapter 10 · J00–J99
J38
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Diseases of the respiratory system
Heads up:this is a parent code. It's typically not directly billable — you need to drill down to a more specific child code (one with additional digits) to use on a claim.
Quick facts
- Code
- J38
- Type
- Category / header (non-billable)
- ICD-10-CM chapter
- Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J38
- Specificity
- 3 characters
How coders use this code
ICD-10-CM J38 is a category (header) for diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified. It is generally not reported directly on a claim — coders drill down to a more specific child code (one with additional characters) that matches the documentation. Use the related codes below to find the billable code that fits, and verify against the annual NCHS/CMS guidelines.
Related codes in J38
- J38.0Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
- J38.00Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified
- J38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J38.02Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
- J38.1Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
- J38.2Nodules of vocal cords
- J38.3Other diseases of vocal cords
- J38.4Edema of larynx
- J38.5Laryngeal spasm
- J38.6Stenosis of larynx
- J38.7Other diseases of larynx
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