ICD-10 Code J38.7 – Other diseases of larynx (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38.7 – Other diseases of larynx
What it is
J38.7 identifies other specified disorders of the larynx that do not fit more specific ICD-10 categories. Use it when documentation names a laryngeal condition, but the record does not support a more exact code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Laryngeal disorders may present with hoarseness, voice change, throat discomfort, or abnormal laryngeal findings on exam or laryngoscopy.
When to use this code
Use J38.7 when the provider documents an unspecified or other laryngeal disease and no more specific diagnosis is available. It may apply to structural, inflammatory, or functional laryngeal problems that are not separately classified. Check the note for the exact terminology and laterality if relevant.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the condition is better described by a specific laryngeal diagnosis, such as vocal cord paralysis or laryngeal cancer. Also avoid it when the chart only supports a symptom without a confirmed laryngeal disorder.
Coding tip
Code J38.7 only after confirming the provider’s wording and ruling out a more specific laryngeal code.