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6. J38.01

J38.01 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

• Applicable to Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM J38.01 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of J38.01 - other international versions of ICD10 J38.01 may differ.
• J38.01 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

The following codes above J38.01 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to J38.01:

• 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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