2025 ICD-10-CM code Q31
Congenital malformations of the larynx.
Medical necessity for treatment depends on the severity of the malformation and its impact on the child's breathing, swallowing, or speech.Intervention may be medically necessary to secure a stable airway, prevent complications, or improve quality of life.
Diagnosis and management of congenital laryngeal malformations typically involve specialists like otolaryngologists (ENT doctors), pediatricians, and sometimes, geneticists.The clinical responsibility includes thorough evaluation, diagnostic testing (such as laryngoscopy), airway management if needed, and potentially surgical intervention.
In simple words: This code indicates a birth defect affecting the voice box (larynx) in a baby.
This code encompasses various congenital structural abnormalities of the larynx, including the vocal cords, epiglottis, and supporting cartilages.It represents conditions present from birth that affect the larynx's form and function.
Example 1: A newborn presents with stridor (noisy breathing) and difficulty feeding, and a laryngoscopy reveals laryngeal webs., An infant is diagnosed with congenital laryngomalacia (floppy larynx tissue obstructing the airway) during a bronchoscopy., A child has a hoarse voice and recurrent respiratory infections, and imaging studies show a congenital laryngeal cleft.
Documentation should include details of the specific laryngeal malformation (e.g., laryngeal web, cleft, stenosis), diagnostic findings from imaging or laryngoscopy, and associated symptoms.If surgery is performed, operative reports should be included.
** This code excludes congenital laryngeal stridor NOS (P28.89) and inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88).
- Specialties:Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Genetics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office