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J38

Non-billable

Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified

J38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J38.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
  • •obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
  • •postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
  • •stridor (R06.1)
  • •ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J38?
J38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J38 a billable code?
No — J38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J38.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J38?
J38 has 8 more specific child codes, including J38.0, J38.1, J38.2.
What is excluded from J38?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89); obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0); postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5); stridor (R06.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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