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J38.0

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

J38J38.0

Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system

Section: J30-J39 - Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Laryngoplegia
  • Paralysis of glottis

Specific Codes (3)

J38.00Billable

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecified

J38.01Billable

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

J38.02Billable

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral

Related Codes

J38.1Billable

Polyp of vocal cord and larynx

J38.2Billable

Nodules of vocal cords

J38.3Billable

Other diseases of vocal cords

J38.4Billable

Edema of larynx

J38.5Billable

Laryngeal spasm

J38.6Billable

Stenosis of larynx

J38.7Billable

Other diseases of larynx

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