J38.5 – Laryngeal spasm

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J38.5

Code: J38.5 (claims format: J385)
Description: Laryngeal spasm
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

Notes for J38.5

Applicable to:

Laryngismus (stridulus)

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):

congenital laryngeal stridor (P28.89)
obstructive laryngitis (acute) (J05.0)
postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5)
stridor (R06.1)
ulcerative laryngitis (J04.0)

Index terms for J38.5

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J38

J38.0 – Paralysis of vocal cords and larynxHeader
J38.1 – Polyp of vocal cord and larynxBillable
J38.2 – Nodules of vocal cordsBillable
J38.3 – Other diseases of vocal cordsBillable
J38.4 – Edema of larynxBillable
J38.6 – Stenosis of larynxBillable
J38.7 – Other diseases of larynxBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J38.5?

J38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for laryngeal spasm, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).

Is J38.5 a billable code?

Yes. J38.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J38.5 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.