Short answer · Medically reviewed summary · Last updated: 2023-07-10
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is a condition characterized by abnormal vocal cord movement, resulting in partial or complete obstruction of the airway during breathing. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), the specific code for VCD is R06.1.
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ICD10 code of Vocal Cord Dysfunction and ICD9 code
ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes for Vocal Cord Dysfunction, with classification details for clinicians, coders and patients.
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is a condition characterized by abnormal vocal cord movement, resulting in partial or complete obstruction of the airway during breathing. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), the specific code for VCD is R06.1. This code falls under the chapter "Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified."
In the previous version, the 9th Revision (ICD-9), VCD was not specifically classified. However, it was commonly coded under the broad category of "Other diseases of the respiratory system" using code 519.19. This code encompassed various respiratory conditions not explicitly listed in ICD-9.
It is essential to note that while ICD-10 provides a more detailed and specific classification system, ICD-9 codes are still occasionally used for reference or in certain healthcare settings. However, the transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more accurate coding and improved tracking of various medical conditions, including Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
In the previous version, the 9th Revision (ICD-9), VCD was not specifically classified. However, it was commonly coded under the broad category of "Other diseases of the respiratory system" using code 519.19. This code encompassed various respiratory conditions not explicitly listed in ICD-9.
It is essential to note that while ICD-10 provides a more detailed and specific classification system, ICD-9 codes are still occasionally used for reference or in certain healthcare settings. However, the transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more accurate coding and improved tracking of various medical conditions, including Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
Author: DiseaseMaps Editorial Team
Reviewed against authoritative medical sources (NIH GARD, Orphanet, OMIM)
Last updated: 2023-07-10
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