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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Chorditis

J38.2

Nodules of vocal cords

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Chorditis (fibrinous) (nodosa) (tuberosa)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Chorditis

The ICD-10-CM code for Chorditis is J38.2 (Nodules of vocal cords).

Within J38 (diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified), J38.2 is specifically for Nodules of vocal cords. Related codes cover paralysis of vocal cords and larynx (J38.0), polyp of vocal cord and larynx (J38.1), other diseases of vocal cords (J38.3), edema of larynx (J38.4), laryngeal spasm (J38.5), stenosis of larynx (J38.6) and other diseases of larynx (J38.7).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 011 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC, relative weight 5.6154), DRG 012 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC, relative weight 4.381), DRG 013 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC, relative weight 2.7307), DRG 154 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC, relative weight 1.5921), DRG 155 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC, relative weight 0.9322) and DRG 156 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6659), in Pre-MDC and MDC 03 (Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about Chorditis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Chorditis?

J38.2 — Nodules of vocal cords.

Is J38.2 billable?

Yes. J38.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can J38.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J38.2 as a principal diagnosis.

Is J38.2 a CC or MCC?

No. J38.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.