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BillablePolyp of vocal cord and larynx
J38.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Polyp of vocal cord and larynx. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx. The technical name for your throat is the pharynx. Throat problems are common. You've probably had a sore throat . The cause is usually a viral infection, but other causes include allergies, infection with strep bacteria or the leaking of stomach acids back up into the esophagus, called GERD . Other problems that affect…
Read more about Throat Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •adenomatous polyps (D14.1)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Benefits & assistance programs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code J38.1?
- J38.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Polyp of vocal cord and larynx". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Is J38.1 a billable code?
- Yes — J38.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from J38.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): adenomatous polyps (D14.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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