J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

  • Applicable to Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM J38.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of J38.0 - other international versions of ICD10 J38.0 may differ.
  • J38.0 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • J38.0 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
    • J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
    • J38.00 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified
    • J38.01 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • J38.02 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral

 Inclusion Term

  • Laryngoplegia
  • Paralysis of glottis

The following codes above J38.0 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to J38.0:

Chapter: J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Section: J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Category: J38 Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified

paralysis icd 10
 
larynx icd 10
 
vocal icd 10
 
cords icd 10
 
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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