J38.7 – Other diseases of larynx
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
ICD-10-CM code
J38.7
- Code
J38.7(claims format:J387)- Description
- Other diseases of larynx
- 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 J38.7
Applicable to:
- Abscess of larynx
- Cellulitis of larynx
- Disease of larynx NOS
- Necrosis of larynx
- Pachyderma of larynx
- Perichondritis of larynx
- Ulcer of larynx
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
Index terms for J38.7
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Cyst, larynx
- Node, larynx
- Laryngoptosis
- Laryngofissure
- Nodule, larynx
- Abscess, larynx
- Fistula, larynx
- Cyst, arytenoid
- Cicatrix, larynx
- Cyst, epiglottis
- Fixation, larynx
- Granuloma, larynx
- Cellulitis, larynx
- Thickening, larynx
- Abscess, epiglottis
- Leukoplakia, larynx
- Ossification, larynx
- Dry, dryness, larynx
- Calcification, larynx
- Hyperesthesia, larynx
- Abscess, postlaryngeal
- Perichondritis, larynx
- Abscess, retrolaryngeal
- Thickening, subepiglottic
- Fissure, fissured, larynx
Related codes in J38
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J38.7?
J38.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of larynx, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
Is J38.7 a billable code?
Yes. J38.7 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J38.7 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.