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J38.01

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Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Weakness or inability of the vocal cord on one side to move, causing hoarseness or voice changes.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify which side (right or left) is affected in documentation for clarity
  • •Unilateral paralysis is often caused by recurrent laryngeal nerve injury from surgery or other trauma

Code Hierarchy

└J38Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified└J38.0Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx└J38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
└J38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

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