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.
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)
ICD Code J38 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the eight child codes of J38 that describes the diagnosis 'diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified' in more detail. Coding Notes for J38 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code.
A non-neoplastic growth in the vocal cord. It is characterized by tissue swelling in both vocal cords in a symmetrical manner. It is caused by vocal abuse behavior.
J38. 2 - Nodules of vocal cords | ICD-10-CM.
J38. 3 - Other diseases of vocal cords. ICD-10-CM.
Vocal cord cysts are growths that have a sac around a fluid-filled or semisolid center. These are less common than vocal cord nodules and polyps. There are two types of vocal cord cysts, mucus retention cysts and epidermoid (or sebaceous) cysts.
Testing for Vocal Nodules and Polyps You may want to see an otolaryngologist, or ear, nose, and throat doctor, who knows about voice problems. An SLP can test how your voice sounds. You may also see a neurologist, allergist, or other doctor, if needed. The team will listen to how your voice sounds.
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.
Vocal cord nodules are also called “Singer's nodules,” as people who use their voice regularly may inadvertently 'abuse' their vocal cords and cause the formation of these growths and related voice issues.
Vocal cord cysts are usually treated by complete surgical excision. Unlike vocal cord nodules, vocal cord cysts will not go away with conservative methods (such as voice therapy) but the voice can be improved somewhat using these methods, delaying the need for surgery.
Vocal fold cysts (also known as vocal cord cysts) are benign masses of the membranous vocal folds. These cysts are enclosed, sac-like structures that are typically of a yellow or white colour. They occur unilaterally on the midpoint of the medial edge of the vocal folds.
Definitive treatment for a vocal fold cyst is surgical. A direct laryngoscopy in the operating room is an outpatient procedure. A laryngoscope is inserted in a patient's mouth to expose the vocal folds. A microscope is then used to enhance the view of the vocal folds.
In humans, vocal cords, also known as vocal folds or voice reeds, are folds of throat tissues that are key in creating sounds through vocalization.
Vocal cord nodules can be surgically removed but may also be treated with non‐surgical voice therapy interventions (e.g. voice re‐training, rest or hygiene advice) or medical/pharmacological treatment of underlying infections, allergy or gastroesophageal reflux.
Voice rest to relieve swelling and inflammation. Behavioral modification such as smoking cessation, stress reduction, and avoidance of irritants. Voice therapy to learn strategies for more efficient voice use and to improve vocal hygiene. Microsurgery – sometimes required to remove polyps and cysts.
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified 1 J38 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM J38 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J38 - other international versions of ICD-10 J38 may differ.
In most cases the manifestation codes will have in the code title, "in diseases classified elsewhere.". Codes with this title are a component of the etiology/manifestation convention. The code title indicates that it is a manifestation code. "In diseases classified elsewhere" codes are never permitted to be used as first listed or principle ...
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified. J38 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM J38 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code J38 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the eight child codes of J38 that describes the diagnosis 'diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified' in more detail.
J38. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code J38 is a non-billable code.