J38.7

Applicable To

• Abscess of larynx

• Cellulitis of larynx

• Disease of larynx NOS

• Necrosis of larynx

• Pachyderma of larynx

• Perichondritis of larynx

• Ulcer of larynx

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.

Details

• 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.