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J38.0

Non-Billable
ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

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J38.00Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecifiedJ38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateralJ38.02Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Laryngoplegia
  • Paralysis of glottis
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
J38Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
J38.0Paralysis of vocal cords and larynxNot billable
J38.00Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unspecifiedBillable
J38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateralBillable
J38.02Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J38.0:

categoryJ38
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
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chapterCH10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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