J38Non-billable (header)
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Related Codes· Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
Sub-codes of J38(8)
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J38.0Paralysis of vocal cords and larynxHeaderJ38.1Polyp of vocal cord and larynx✓ BillableJ38.2Nodules of vocal cords✓ BillableJ38.3Other diseases of vocal cords✓ BillableJ38.4Edema of larynx✓ BillableJ38.5Laryngeal spasm✓ BillableJ38.6Stenosis of larynx✓ BillableJ38.7Other diseases of larynx✓ Billable
✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)
- •congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
- •obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
- •postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
- •stridor (R06.1)
- •ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)
Code Hierarchy
┌10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)├J30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)├J38Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
└J38Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
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