ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for vocal cord mucous polyp
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Polyp, polypus › vocal cord (mucous)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding vocal cord mucous polyp
The ICD-10-CM code for vocal cord mucous polyp is J38.1 (Polyp of vocal cord and larynx).
Within J38 (diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified), J38.1 is specifically for polyp of vocal cord and larynx. Related codes cover paralysis of vocal cords and larynx (J38.0), Nodules of vocal cords (J38.2), 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).
Don't report J38.1 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: adenomatous polyps (D14.1).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for J38.1)
- adenomatous polyps (D14.1)
Common questions about vocal cord mucous polyp ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for vocal cord mucous polyp?
- J38.1 — Polyp of vocal cord and larynx.
Is J38.1 billable?
- Yes. J38.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J38.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J38.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J38.1 a CC or MCC?
- No. J38.1 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.