Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified (J38)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)

    • Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)

      • Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified (J38)

        • J38 - Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.00 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.01 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.02 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.1 - Polyp of vocal cord and larynx BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.2 - Nodules of vocal cords BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.3 - Other diseases of vocal cords BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.4 - Edema of larynx BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.5 - Laryngeal spasm BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.6 - Stenosis of larynx BILLABLE CODE
        • J38.7 - Other diseases of larynx BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified (J38)

Laryngomalacia - A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the LARYNX. This results in a floppy laryngeal wall making patency difficult to maintain.

Vocal Cord Paralysis - Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, the VAGUS NERVE and branches of LARYNGEAL NERVES. Common symptoms are VOICE DISORDERS including HOARSENESS or APHONIA.

Vocal Cord Paralysis - Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, the VAGUS NERVE and branches of LARYNGEAL NERVES. Common symptoms are VOICE DISORDERS including HOARSENESS or APHONIA.

Vocal Cord Paralysis - Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, the VAGUS NERVE and branches of LARYNGEAL NERVES. Common symptoms are VOICE DISORDERS including HOARSENESS or APHONIA.

Instructional Notations

Use Additional Code Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.

• code to identify:
• exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22
• exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period P96.81
• history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
• occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z57.31
• tobacco dependence F17
• tobacco use Z72.0

Type 1 Excludes Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

• congenital laryngeal stridor P28.89
• obstructive laryngitis acute J05.0
• postprocedural subglottic stenosis J95.5
• stridor R06.1
• ulcerative laryngitis J04.0