J38 Non-Billable Code
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Chapter Classification
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Section Detail
J30-J39
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
- obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
- postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
- stridor (R06.1)
- ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
- J38.1 - Polyp of vocal cord and larynx Billable
- J38.2 - Nodules of vocal cords Billable
- J38.3 - Other diseases of vocal cords Billable
- J38.4 - Edema of larynx Billable
- J38.5 - Laryngeal spasm Billable
- J38.6 - Stenosis of larynx Billable
- J38.7 - Other diseases of larynx Billable
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