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2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38.7
2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38.7
Other diseases of larynx
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J38.7 became effective on October 1, 2022.
- 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
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that may be applicable to
J38.7:
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 v40.0):
- 011 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with mcc
- 012 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with cc
- 013 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and 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
- 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
- 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
- 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
- 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
Code annotations 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
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- 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)
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
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-)
- Ankylosis (fibrous) (osseous) (joint) M24.60
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.60
Ankylosis, unspecified joint
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- 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 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Aphthous stomatitis (major) (minor)
- Bednar's aphthae
- Periadenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens
- Recurrent aphthous ulcer
- Stomatitis herpetiformis
- Arthropathy M12.9 - see also Arthritis
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M12.9
Arthropathy, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- Atrophy, atrophic (of)
- Calcification
- Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative) L03.90
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.90
Cellulitis, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- 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
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Adherent scar (skin)
- Cicatrix
- Disfigurement of skin due to scar
- Fibrosis of skin NOS
- Scar NOS
- 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
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
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 2020 2021 2022 2023 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
- epiglottis (congenital) Q31.8
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q31.8
Other congenital malformations of larynx
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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
- larynx (muscle) (congenital) Q31.8
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q31.8
Other congenital malformations of larynx
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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
- thyroid (gland) (congenital) Q89.2
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q89.2
Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 2020 2021 2022 2023 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
- Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome
- Dry, dryness - see also condition
- Fissure, fissured
- Fistula (cutaneous) L98.8
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.8
Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- Fixation
- Granuloma L92.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L92.9
Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- Hyperesthesia (body surface) R20.3
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R20.3
Hyperesthesia
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) B99.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B99.9
Unspecified infectious disease
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- Laryngofissure J38.7
- Laryngoptosis J38.7
- Laryngotracheitis (acute) (Infectional) (infective) (viral) J04.2
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J04.2
Acute laryngotracheitis
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Laryngotracheitis NOS
- Tracheitis (acute) with laryngitis (acute)
Type 1 Excludes- acute obstructive laryngotracheitis (J05.0)
Type 2 Excludes- chronic laryngotracheitis (J37.1)
- Leukoplakia
- Necrosis, necrotic (ischemic) - see also Gangrene
- Node(s) - see also Nodule
- Nodule(s)
- Ossification
- Pachyderma, pachydermia L85.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L85.9
Epidermal thickening, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
- Perichondritis
- Prolapse, prolapsed
- laryngeal muscles or ventricle J38.7
- Sclerosis, sclerotic
- 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
J38.1 Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
J38.2 Nodules of vocal cords
J38.3 Other diseases of vocal cords
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
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