J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
- Applicable to Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM J38.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of J38.0 - other international versions of ICD10 J38.0 may differ.
- J38.0 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- J38.0 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
- J38.0 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
- 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
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Laryngoplegia
- Paralysis of glottis
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
The following codes above J38.0 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to J38.0:
- Chapter: J00-J99 - Diseases of the respiratory system
- Section: J30-J39 - Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
- Category: J38 - Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
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