Other diseases of vocal cords. J38.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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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.
Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion (PVCM) also termed Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Episodic Laryngeal Breathing Disorder (ELBD) Definition: Inappropriate adduction (closure) of vocal cords Classically occurs with inspiration constricting the airway causing stridor. May occur throughout respiratory cycle.
Unilateral partial vocal cord paralysis ICD-10-CM J38.01 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 011 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with mcc 012 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with cc
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R49.9. Unspecified voice and resonance disorder. R49.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy at bedside (adults) vs direct laryngoscopy in operating room under spontaneous ventilation (consider for pediatric patients to rule out other causes of obstruction)
Somatoform disorders are psychological difficulties with symptoms of a physical disorder unexplained by a medical condition
Identified by Kramer et al (Kramer 2017) as helpful not only for the vocal cord closure problems, but also in decreasing need for asthma medications in those diagnosed with asthma