J38.2

Billable

Nodules of vocal cords

J38.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nodules of vocal cords. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J38
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx. The technical name for your throat is the pharynx. Throat problems are common. You've probably had a sore throat . The cause is usually a viral infection, but other causes include allergies, infection with strep bacteria or the leaking of stomach acids back up into the esophagus, called GERD . Other problems that affect…

Read more about Throat Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Chorditis (fibrinous)(nodosa)(tuberosa)
  • Singer's nodes
  • Teacher's nodes

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J38.2?
J38.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nodules of vocal cords". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J38.2 a billable code?
Yes — J38.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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