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6. J38.00

J38.00 - Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified

• Applicable to Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM J38.00 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of J38.00 - other international versions of ICD10 J38.00 may differ.
• J38.00 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

The following codes above J38.00 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to J38.00:

• 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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