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

When was ICD-10 code J38 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J38 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

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 5

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.

J382026

Excludes15Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code7Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Is J38 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J38 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J38 introduced?

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

What conditions are excluded from J38?