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J38.5

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Laryngeal spasm

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

What This Code Means

Sudden involuntary contraction of the laryngeal muscles that can cause difficulty breathing or voice loss.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the spasm is recurrent or a single episode
  • •Identify any triggering factors (reflux, irritation, psychological) that may warrant additional codes

Code Hierarchy

└J38Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified└J38.5Laryngeal spasm
└J38.5Laryngeal spasm

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