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

ICD-10 Coding for Vocal Cord Dysfunction

J38.5
J38.3

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

Also Known as:
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion
Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vocal Cord Dysfunction

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

Use ICD-10 code J38.5 for laryngeal spasm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Laryngeal spasm

Billable Code
J38.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of paradoxical vocal fold motion confirmed by laryngoscopy
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of symptoms and exclusion of asthma

Applicable To

  • • Paradoxical vocal fold motion
  • • Vocal cord dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies functional disorder without structural lesions.

Other diseases of vocal cords

Billable Code
J38.3
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Granuloma
  • • Leukoplakia

Important Notes

  • • Reserve for structural issues confirmed by diagnostic imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R06.89

Other abnormal breathing

Use to capture additional respiratory symptoms.

J98.09

Other respiratory disorders

Use for other unspecified respiratory conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for vocal cord dysfunction is J38.5, which covers laryngeal spasm and includes paradoxical vocal fold motion.

How is vocal cord dysfunction diagnosed?

Vocal cord dysfunction is diagnosed through laryngoscopy showing paradoxical vocal fold motion and ruling out asthma with a negative bronchoprovocation challenge.

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