ICD-10-CM · Chapter 10 · J00–J99
J38.2
Nodules of vocal cords
Diseases of the respiratory system
Quick facts
- Code
- J38.2
- Type
- Billable code
- ICD-10-CM chapter
- Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J38 — Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
- Specificity
- 4 characters
How coders use this code
ICD-10-CM J38.2 is a billable, fully specified code, so it can be reported directly on a claim to document a diagnosis of nodules of vocal cords. Coders assign it when the chart documentation supports this level of detail, always matching to the most specific code available and verifying against the chapter-specific guidelines published annually by NCHS/CMS.
Related codes in J38
- J38Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
- 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
- J38.3Other diseases of vocal cords
- J38.4Edema of larynx
- J38.5Laryngeal spasm
- J38.6Stenosis of larynx
- J38.7Other diseases of larynx
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