J38.0
Non-billableParalysis 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.
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
UMLS
- Laryngeal ParalysesC0086523
- Laryngeal ParalysisC0086523
- Laryngeal paralysisC0086523
- LaryngoparalysisC0086523
- LaryngoplegiaC0086523
- Paralyses, LaryngealC0086523
- Paralysis of larynxC0086523
- Paralysis of larynx (disorder)C0086523
- Paralysis, LaryngealC0086523
- laryngeal paralysisC0086523
- larynx paralysisC0086523
- paralysis larynxC0086523
- Paralysis of glottisC3263721
- Paralysis of glottis (disorder)C3263721
- Paralysis of vocal cords and larynxC0494657
- Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecifiedC0494657
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for paralysis of vocal cords and larynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for paralysis of vocal cords and larynx is J38.0. The full clinical description is "Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx". J38.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J38.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J38.0 represents “Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and 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, also report: 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.
How does J38.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like paralysis of vocal cords and larynx affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J38.0?
J38.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA0H.0 (Paralysis of vocal cords or larynx).
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