J38.6
Stenosis of larynx
Approximate Synonyms
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Subglottic stenosis
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by a narrowing of the laryngeal airway.
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Developmental or acquired stricture or narrowing of the larynx. Symptoms of respiratory difficulty depend on the degree of laryngeal narrowing.
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Narrowing of the laryngeal airway.
Details
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J38.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J38.6 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J38.6 – other international versions of ICD-10 J38.6 may differ.