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J38.0

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

LaryngoplegiaParalysis of glottis

❌ Excludes1

inherited from J38

Rules from parent category J38: Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified

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

Child Codes (3)

J38.00Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecifiedJ38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateralJ38.02Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral

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Code Information

CodeJ38.0
BillableNo — Header code
ParentJ38
CategoryDiseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Excludes15 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)