J38.2: Nodules of vocal cords
Tissue in your vocal cord has thickened.
The vocal cords are located in the larynx. The vocal cords are important for our speech and breathing. The vocal cords open during inhalation. As a result, air can get into the lungs. When we speak, the vocal cords vibrate. We can thus produce different sounds.
The vocal cords are covered with mucous membrane. In your case, this mucous membrane has thickened in some places. As a result, the vocal cords may no longer vibrate properly. If the vocal cords are thickened, you may be hoarse.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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