ICD-10-CM · Chapter 10 · J00-J99
J38 Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
- obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
- postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
- stridor (R06.1)
- ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)
Subcodes
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| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J38..0 | Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx | No |
| J38..00 | Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified | Yes |
| J38..01 | Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral | Yes |
| J38..02 | Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral | Yes |
| J38..1 | Polyp of vocal cord and larynx | Yes |
| J38..2 | Nodules of vocal cords | Yes |
| J38..3 | Other diseases of vocal cords | Yes |
| J38..4 | Edema of larynx | Yes |
| J38..5 | Laryngeal spasm | Yes |
| J38..6 | Stenosis of larynx | Yes |
| J38..7 | Other diseases of larynx | Yes |
Last reviewed: September 2026