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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vocal Cord Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Vocal Cord Disorder

J38.3
J38.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for vocal cord disorder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Vocal Cord Lesions
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Dysphonia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vocal Cord Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vocal Cord Disorder

Use ICD-10 code J38.3 for other diseases of vocal cords, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other diseases of vocal cords

Billable Code
J38.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Lesion type confirmed by laryngoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Abscess
  • • Granuloma
  • • Leukoplakia
  • • Cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure specific lesion type is documented to avoid misclassification.

Unilateral vocal cord paralysis

Billable Code
J38.01
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality and etiology for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R49.0

Dysphonia

Use when hoarseness is a symptom of an underlying vocal cord disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vocal cord disorder?

The ICD-10 code for vocal cord disorder varies based on the specific condition, such as J38.3 for other diseases of vocal cords and J38.2 for vocal nodules.

How do you code vocal cord paralysis?

Vocal cord paralysis is coded as J38.01 for unilateral and J38.02 for bilateral paralysis, with documentation of laterality required.

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