Is J38 a billable code?
No. J38 is a header code that groups 10 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J38: Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J38 groups related diagnoses under diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J38
- J38.00Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified
- J38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J38.02Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
- J38.1Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
- J38.2Nodules of vocal cords
- J38.3Other diseases of vocal cords
- J38.4Edema of larynx
- J38.5Laryngeal spasm
- J38.6Stenosis of larynx
- J38.7Other diseases of larynx
J38 questions
What does J38 mean?
J38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified. It is in chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.