J38.02
BillableParalysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
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 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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(53)
SNOMED CT
- BVCP - bilateral vocal cord paralysis42655007
- BVFP- bilateral vocal fold paralysis42655007
- Bilateral total vocal cord paralysis42655007
- Complete bilateral paralysis of vocal cords42655007
- Complete paralysis of both vocal cords42655007
- Laryngeal paresis129568000
- Laryngeal weakness129568000
- Bilateral partial vocal cord paralysis195844002
- Bilateral vocal cord paresis195844002
- Paresis of bilateral vocal cords195844002
- Partial bilateral paralysis of vocal cords195844002
- Partial paralysis of both vocal cords195844002
- Paralysis of glottis226080004
- Paralysis of vocal cords302912005
- VCP - Vocal cord palsy302912005
- Vocal cord palsy302912005
- Vocal cord paralysis302912005
- Vocal fold palsy302912005
- Paralysis of left vocal cord764724007
- Paralysis of right vocal cord764726009
- Complete paralysis of left vocal cord787603009
- Complete paralysis of right vocal cord787604003
- Paresis of left vocal cord1052239007
- Partial paralysis of left vocal cord1052239007
- Paresis of right vocal cord1052240009
- Partial paralysis of right vocal cord1052240009
Clinical Terms
- Paralysis of left vocal cord
- Partial paralysis of both vocal cords
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Paresis of bilateral vocal cords
- Partial paralysis of left vocal cord
- Vocal cord palsy
- VCP - Vocal cord palsy
- BVCP - bilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Bilateral partial vocal cord paralysis
- BVFP- bilateral vocal fold paralysis
- Partial paralysis of right vocal cord
- Complete paralysis of both vocal cords
- Laryngeal weakness
- Complete bilateral paralysis of vocal cords
- Complete paralysis of left vocal cord
- Bilateral total vocal cord paralysis
- Laryngeal paresis
- Partial bilateral paralysis of vocal cords
- Paralysis of glottis
- Paresis of right vocal cord
- Vocal fold palsy
- Bilateral vocal cord paresis
- Complete paralysis of right vocal cord
- Paralysis of vocal cords
- Paralysis of right vocal cord
- Paresis of left vocal cord
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral?
The ICD-10-CM code for paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral is J38.02. The full clinical description is "Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral". J38.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J38.02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J38.02 represents “Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is J38.02 a billable code?
Yes, J38.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J38.02 in?
J38.02 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J38.02?
J38.02 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.
Are additional codes required with J38.02?
Yes, when using J38.02, 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 SNOMED CT codes does J38.02 map to?
J38.02 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 42655007, 195844002, 787603009, 787604003, 129568000, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J38.02?
J38.02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887438. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J38.02 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral 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 J38.02?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for J38.02 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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