Is J38.0 a billable code?
No. J38.0 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J38.0: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J38.0 groups related diagnoses under paralysis of vocal cords and larynx. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J38.0
- J38.00Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified
- J38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J38.02Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
Other codes in J38 Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
J38.0 questions
What does J38.0 mean?
J38.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx. 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.