J38
Non-billableDiseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- smoke inhalation (T59.81-)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (8)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code J38?
ICD-10-CM code J38 represents "Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J38 a billable code?
No, J38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under J38.
What chapter is J38 in?
J38 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J38?
J38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89); obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0); postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under J38?
J38 has 8 child codes, including: J38.0 (Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx), J38.1 (Polyp of vocal cord and larynx), J38.2 (Nodules of vocal cords), J38.3 (Other diseases of vocal cords), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with J38?
Yes, when using J38 you should also code: code, where applicable, 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).
What are the UMLS CUIs for J38?
J38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494656. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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