J38.01: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
J38.01 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J38.01?
J38.01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral. It belongs to category J38 (Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified).
Is J38.01 a billable code?
Yes. J38.01 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does J38.01 belong to?
J38.01 is part of ICD-10-CM category J38 — Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified, which has 20 billable codes.
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