ICD-10-CM Codes
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
J38- Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified

2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38.7

Other diseases of larynx

2016

2017

2018

2019

Billable/Specific Code

J38.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM J38.7 became effective on October 1, 2018.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J38.7 - other international versions of ICD-10 J38.7 may differ.

Applicable To

Abscess of larynx
Cellulitis of larynx
Disease of larynx NOS
Necrosis of larynx
Pachyderma of larynx
Perichondritis of larynx
Ulcer of larynx

The following code(s) above J38.7 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

Applicable To annotations, or
Code Also annotations, or
Code First annotations, or
Excludes1 annotations, or
Excludes2 annotations, or
Includes annotations, or
Note annotations, or
Use Additional annotations

that may be applicable to J38.7:

J00-J99
2019 ICD-10-CM Range J00-J99
Diseases of the respiratory system
Note
- When a respiratory condition is described as occurring in more than one site and is not specifically indexed, it should be classified to the lower anatomic site (e.g. tracheobronchitis to bronchitis in J40).
Type 2 Excludes
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- smoke inhalation (T59.81-)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
Use Additional
- code, where applicable, to identify:
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Diseases of the respiratory system
J38
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Type 1 Excludes
- congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
- obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
- postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
- stridor (R06.1)
- ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)
Use Additional
- code to identify:
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified

Approximate Synonyms

Abscess of larynx
Arytenoid cartilage fixation or ankylosis
Contact granuloma of larynx
Disorder of the larynx
Dysplasia of larynx
Dysplasia of the larynx
Infection of larynx
Laryngeal disease
Laryngeal infection
Laryngeal pachydermia
Lesion of larynx
Presbylarynx
Ulcer of larynx

Clinical Information

Condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the larynx.
Inflammation of laryngeal cartilages, usually due to infections.
Pathological processes involving any part of the larynx which coordinates many functions such as voice production, breathing, swallowing, and coughing.

ICD-10-CM J38.7 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v36.0):

011 Tracheostomy for face,mouth & neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with mcc
012 Tracheostomy for face,mouth & neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with cc
013 Tracheostomy for face,mouth & neck diagnoses or laryngectomy without cc/mcc
154 Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with mcc
155 Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with cc
156 Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses without cc/mcc

Convert J38.7 to ICD-9-CM

Code History

2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change

Code annotations containing back-references to J38.7:

Type 1 Excludes: M12

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M12
Other and unspecified arthropathy
Type 1 Excludes
- arthrosis (M15-M19)
- cricoarytenoid arthropathy (J38.7)

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to J38.7:

Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) L02.91
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.91
Cutaneous abscess, unspecified
- epiglottis J38.7
- larynx J38.7
- postlaryngeal J38.7
- retrolaryngeal J38.7
Adhesions, adhesive (postinfective) K66.0
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K66.0
Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)
Applicable To
Adhesions (of) abdominal (wall)
Adhesions (of) diaphragm
Adhesions (of) intestine
Adhesions (of) male pelvis
Adhesions (of) omentum
Adhesions (of) stomach
Adhesive bands
Mesenteric adhesions
Type 1 Excludes
female pelvic adhesions [bands] (N73.6)
peritoneal adhesions with intestinal obstruction (K56.5-)
- epiglottis J38.7
Ankylosis (fibrous) (osseous) (joint) M24.60
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.60
Ankylosis, unspecified joint
- cricoarytenoid J38.7 (cartilage) (joint) (larynx)
Aphthae, aphthous - see also condition
- ulcer (oral) (recurrent) K12.0
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K12.0
  Recurrent oral aphthae
  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code
  Applicable To
  Aphthous stomatitis (major) (minor)
  Bednar's aphthae
  Periadenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens
  Recurrent aphthous ulcer
  Stomatitis herpetiformis
  - larynx J38.7
Arthropathy M12.9
- see also Arthritis
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M12.9
Arthropathy, unspecified
- cricoarytenoid J38.7
Atrophy, atrophic (of)
- larynx J38.7
Calcification
- larynx J38.7 (senile)
Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative) L03.90
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.90
Cellulitis, unspecified
- larynx J38.7
Change(s) (in) (of) - see also Removal
- hyperplastic larynx J38.7
Cicatrix (adherent) (contracted) (painful) (vicious) L90.5
- see also Scar
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L90.5
Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Applicable To
Adherent scar (skin)
Cicatrix
Disfigurement of skin due to scar
Fibrosis of skin NOS
Scar NOS
Type 2 Excludes
hypertrophic scar (L91.0)
keloid scar (L91.0)
- larynx J38.7
Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
- arytenoid J38.7
- epiglottis J38.7
- larynx J38.7
- vallecula, vallecular J38.7 (epiglottis)
Deformity Q89.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q89.9
Congenital malformation, unspecified
Applicable To
Congenital anomaly NOS
Congenital deformity NOS
- cricoid cartilage (congenital) Q31.8
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q31.8
  Other congenital malformations of larynx
  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
  Applicable To
  Absence of larynx
  Agenesis of larynx
  Atresia of larynx
  Congenital cleft thyroid cartilage
  Congenital fissure of epiglottis
  Congenital stenosis of larynx NEC
  Posterior cleft of cricoid cartilage
  - acquired J38.7
- epiglottis (congenital) Q31.8
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q31.8
  Other congenital malformations of larynx
  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
  Applicable To
  Absence of larynx
  Agenesis of larynx
  Atresia of larynx
  Congenital cleft thyroid cartilage
  Congenital fissure of epiglottis
  Congenital stenosis of larynx NEC
  Posterior cleft of cricoid cartilage
  - acquired J38.7
- larynx (muscle) (congenital) Q31.8
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q31.8
  Other congenital malformations of larynx
  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
  Applicable To
  Absence of larynx
  Agenesis of larynx
  Atresia of larynx
  Congenital cleft thyroid cartilage
  Congenital fissure of epiglottis
  Congenital stenosis of larynx NEC
  Posterior cleft of cricoid cartilage
  - acquired J38.7
- thyroid (gland) (congenital) Q89.2
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q89.2
  Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands
  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
  Applicable To
  Congenital malformation of parathyroid or thyroid gland
  Persistent thyroglossal duct
  Thyroglossal cyst
  Type 1 Excludes
  congenital goiter (E03.0)
  congenital hypothyroidism (E03.1)
  - cartilage Q31.8
    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q31.8
    Other congenital malformations of larynx
    2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
    Applicable To
    Absence of larynx
    Agenesis of larynx
    Atresia of larynx
    Congenital cleft thyroid cartilage
    Congenital fissure of epiglottis
    Congenital stenosis of larynx NEC
    Posterior cleft of cricoid cartilage
    - acquired J38.7
Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome
- larynx J38.7
Dry, dryness - see also condition
- larynx J38.7
Fissure, fissured
- larynx J38.7
Fistula (cutaneous) L98.8
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.8
Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- larynx J38.7
Fixation
- larynx J38.7
Granuloma L92.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L92.9
Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Type 2 Excludes
umbilical granuloma (P83.81)
- larynx J38.7
Hyperesthesia (body surface) R20.3
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R20.3
Hyperesthesia
- larynx (reflex) J38.7
Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) B99.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B99.9
Unspecified infectious disease
- larynx NEC J38.7
Laryngofissure J38.7
Laryngoptosis J38.7
Laryngotracheitis (acute) (Infectional) (infective) (viral) J04.2
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J04.2
Acute laryngotracheitis
Applicable To
Laryngotracheitis NOS
Tracheitis (acute) with laryngitis (acute)
Type 1 Excludes
acute obstructive laryngotracheitis (J05.0)
Type 2 Excludes
chronic laryngotracheitis (J37.1)
- pachydermic J38.7
Leukoplakia
- larynx J38.7
Necrosis, necrotic (ischemic) - see also Gangrene
- larynx J38.7
Node(s) - see also Nodule
- larynx J38.7
Nodule(s)
- larynx J38.7
Ossification
- larynx J38.7
Pachyderma, pachydermia L85.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L85.9
Epidermal thickening, unspecified
- larynx J38.7 (verrucosa)
Perichondritis
- larynx J38.7
Prolapse, prolapsed
- laryngeal muscles or ventricle J38.7
Sclerosis, sclerotic
- larynx J38.7
Thickening
- larynx J38.7
- subepiglottic J38.7
Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
- larynx (aphthous) (contact) J38.7
- epiglottis J38.7
- glottis J38.7

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To J38.7

J38.0 Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx

J38.00 …… unspecified

J38.01 …… unilateral

J38.02 …… bilateral

J38.1 Polyp of vocal cord and larynx

J38.2 Nodules of vocal cords

J38.3 Other diseases of vocal cords

J38.4 Edema of larynx

J38.5 Laryngeal spasm

J38.6 Stenosis of larynx

J38.7 Other diseases of larynx

J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

J39.0 Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

J39.1 Other abscess of pharynx

J39.2 Other diseases of pharynx

J39.3 Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecified

J39.8 Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

J39.9 Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified

J40 Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

J41 Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

J41.0 Simple chronic bronchitis

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38.7

Other diseases of larynx

Diseases of the respiratory system

Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified

Other and unspecified arthropathy

Cutaneous abscess, unspecified

Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)

Ankylosis, unspecified joint

Recurrent oral aphthae

Arthropathy, unspecified

Cellulitis, unspecified

Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

Congenital malformation, unspecified

Other congenital malformations of larynx

Other congenital malformations of larynx

Other congenital malformations of larynx

Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands

Other congenital malformations of larynx

Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Hyperesthesia

Unspecified infectious disease

Acute laryngotracheitis

Epidermal thickening, unspecified