ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
478.32 — Unilateral paralysis of vocal cords or larynx, complete
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 478.32
478.32 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for unilateral paralysis of vocal cords or larynx, complete. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, J38.01 (Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- J38.01Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateralapproximate
Common questions about 478.32
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 478.32?
- The GEMs map 478.32 to ICD-10-CM J38.01.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.