J38.02 – Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
ICD-10-CM code
J38.02
- Code
J38.02(claims format:J3802)- Description
- Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Block
- J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
- Parent codes
- J38 › J38.0
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
J38 – Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
Excludes1 (not coded here):
J38.0 – Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx
Applicable to:
- Laryngoplegia
- Paralysis of glottis
Index terms for J38.02
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Laryngoplegia, bilateral
- Gerhardt's, syndrome, bilateral
- Paralysis, paralytic, larynx, bilateral
- Paralysis, paralytic, glottis, bilateral
- Paralysis, paralytic, vocal cords, bilateral
- Paralysis, paralytic, laryngeal nerve, bilateral
- Compression, laryngeal nerve, recurrent, with paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
Related codes in J38.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J38.02?
J38.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
Is J38.02 a billable code?
Yes. J38.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J38.02 belong to?
It belongs to category J38 – Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.