icd 10 code for mass on vocal chords

What is the ICD 10 code for vocal cord disease?

Other diseases of vocal cords 1 J38.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM J38.3 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J38.3 - other international versions of ICD-10 J38.3 may differ.

What are the other diseases of vocal cords?

Other diseases of vocal cords 1 Abductor spasmodic dysphonia. 2 Abductor spastic dysphonia. 3 Abscess of vocal cord. 4 Abscess of vocal cords. 5 Atrophy of vocal cord. 6 ... (more items)

What is the ICD 10 code for swelling of the tongue?

Swelling of submandibular salivary gland; Swelling of tongue; Tongue swelling; ICD-10-CM R22.0 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v 37.0): 606 Minor skin disorders with mcc; 607 Minor skin disorders without mcc; Convert R22.0 to ICD-9-CM. Code History. 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)

How do you code a vocal cord tumor?

Nodules of vocal cordsJ38. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM J38. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J38. 2 - other international versions of ICD-10 J38. 2 may differ.

What is a Mass on vocal cords?

Vocal cord tumors are small masses that can be found within the vocal cords. These tumors may be benign or malignant. While cancer in vocal cord tumors is rare, there are over 10,000 cases diagnosed each year. Tumors often begin as pre-cancerous lesions, which appear as a white or red plaque on the vocal cords.

What is a vocal cord lesion?

The term vocal cord lesion or vocal fold lesion refers to a group of noncancerous (benign), abnormal growths (lesions) within or along the covering of the vocal cord. Vocal cord lesions are one of the most common causes of voice problems.

What is the ICD-10 for vocal cord dysfunction?

J38. 3 - Other diseases of vocal cords | ICD-10-CM.

Can nodules on vocal cords be cancerous?

Vocal fold nodules are growths that form on the vocal folds. They are benign, or not cancerous. When you use your voice the wrong way, your vocal folds may swell. Over time, the swollen spots can get harder, like a callous.

What are vocal polyps?

Vocal cord polyps (referred to as “vocal fold” polyps by physicians) are unusual in children and adolescents. They are benign (noncancerous) lesions or growths that are located on the surface of the vocal cords.

What is the difference between vocal nodules and polyps?

The nodules will become larger and stiffer the longer the vocal misuse continues. Polyps can take many forms. They can occur on one or both of the vocal cords, and they can appear as swelling or a bump (like a nodule), a stalk-like growth, or a blister-like lesion. Most polyps are larger than nodules.

What causes cyst on vocal cords?

Vocal cord cysts can develop in several ways: In utero, while a baby's vocal cords are developing. From abuse or misuse of the voice (including straining, yelling and frequent singing) Mucous becomes trapped in the glands in the voice box (similar to a pimple)

What is the name of the vocal cords?

The vocal cords (also called vocal folds) are two bands of smooth muscle tissue found in the larynx (voice box). The vocal cords vibrate and air passes through the cords from the lungs to produce the sound of your voice.

What is paradoxical vocal cord dysfunction?

Vocal cord dysfunction or paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) is an episodic condition that results when vocal cord movement is dysfunctional. We open our vocal cords when we breathe, and we close them when we speak, sing, swallow or lift heavy items.

What body system is the vocal cords in?

respiratory systemYour larynx is part of your respiratory system. It's a hollow tube that lets air pass from your throat (pharynx) to your trachea on the way to your lungs. It also contains your vocal cords and is essential to human speech, so it's often called the voice box.

What is paradoxical vocal fold motion?

PVFM happens when your vocal folds close when they should open. When you take a breath, your vocal folds should open to let air through to your lungs. With PVFM, your vocal folds close part way or all the way. This can make it hard to breathe. PVFM does not happen all the time.

The ICD code J382 is used to code Vocal fold nodule

A vocal fold nodule is a mass of tissue that grows on a vocal fold. Typically this mass appears on the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the vocal fold, where contact is most forceful.

Coding Notes for J38.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J38.2 - Nodules of vocal cords'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code J38.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code J38.2 and a single ICD9 code, 478.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.