Question 1

Is J38 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J38 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J38 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J38 represents Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J38?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J38 is section:J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from J38?

Accepted Answer

Code J38 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89); obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0); postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with J38 as they represent different diagnoses.

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