ICD-10 J38.7
Billable / SpecificOther diseases of larynx
About ICD-10-CM J38.7
ICD-10-CM code J38.7 represents Other diseases of larynx. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J38). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J38.7 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J38.7. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Abscess of larynx
- Cellulitis of larynx
- Disease of larynx NOS
- Necrosis of larynx
- Pachyderma of larynx
- Perichondritis of larynx
- Ulcer of larynx
Medicare LCD Coverage for J38.7
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J38.7 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J38.7.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
2 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J38.7
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert J38.7 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| J38.7 | 47871 | 10000 |
| J38.7 | 47879 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J38.7
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J38.7, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J38.7 billable? +
Yes, J38.7 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to J38.7? +
ICD-10 J38.7 includes: Abscess of larynx; Cellulitis of larynx; Disease of larynx NOS, and 4 more clinical synonyms.
What ICD-9 codes does J38.7 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J38.7 maps to ICD-9 codes: 47871, 47879. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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