ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
478.79 — Other diseases of larynx, not elsewhere classified
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 478.79
478.79 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for other diseases of larynx, not elsewhere classified. 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, J38.7 (Other diseases of larynx). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- J38.7Other diseases of larynxapproximate
Common questions about 478.79
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 478.79?
- The GEMs map 478.79 to ICD-10-CM J38.7.
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.