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J38.0

Non-billable

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

J30-J39

Parent Code

J38

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Laryngoplegia
  • Paralysis of glottis

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
  • obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
  • postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
  • stridor (R06.1)
  • ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)

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)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this 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)

Child Codes (3)

J38.00

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified

BillableJ38.01

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

BillableJ38.02

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code J38.0?

ICD-10-CM code J38.0 represents "Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is J38.0 a billable code?

No, J38.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under J38.0.

What chapter is J38.0 in?

J38.0 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).

What codes cannot be used with J38.0?

J38.0 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 J38.0?

J38.0 has 3 child codes, including: 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).

Are additional codes required with J38.0?

Yes, when using J38.0 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 J38.0?

J38.0 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0086523, C3263721, C0494657. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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