D14.1 vs J38.1
D14.1 (Benign neoplasm of larynx) compared with J38.1 (Polyp of vocal cord and larynx), from the official CMS tabular data. Do not report these codes together: the official tabular list marks them Excludes1.
Can these codes be reported together?
No — do not report together. D14.1 carries an Excludes1 note covering J38.1: “polyp (nonadenomatous) of vocal cord or larynx (J38.1)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
No — do not report together. J38.1 carries an Excludes1 note covering D14.1: “adenomatous polyps (D14.1)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
Side by side
| D14.1Benign neoplasm of larynx | J38.1Polyp of vocal cord and larynx | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) |
| Definition | Benign neoplasm of larynx is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D14.1). | Polyp of vocal cord and larynx is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J38.1). |
| Includes | Adenomatous polyp of larynx Benign neoplasm of epiglottis (suprahyoid portion) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources