J38 ICD-10-CM Code: Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J38Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J38 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
- 3
Category J38
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
- 4
Code J38
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Codes under J38
J38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J38.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
- obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
- postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
- stridor (R06.1)
- ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J38.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J38 mean?
J38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified.”
Is J38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J38 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J38 located in ICD-10-CM?
J38 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39) (J30–J39), under category J38, Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for J38?
No inclusion terms are listed for J38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89); obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0); postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5); stridor (R06.1); ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.