J04: Acute laryngitis and tracheitis
Codes under J04 (Acute laryngitis and tracheitis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J04.0 | Acute laryngitis | ✓ |
| J04.0 | Acute laryngitis | ✓ |
| J04.1 | Acute tracheitis | — |
| J04.1 | Acute tracheitis | — |
| J04.2 | Acute laryngotracheitis | ✓ |
| J04.2 | Acute laryngotracheitis | ✓ |
| J04.3 | Supraglottitis, unspecified | — |
| J04.3 | Supraglottitis, unspecified | — |
| J04.10 | Acute tracheitis without obstruction | ✓ |
| J04.10 | Acute tracheitis without obstruction | ✓ |
| J04.11 | Acute tracheitis with obstruction | ✓ |
| J04.11 | Acute tracheitis with obstruction | ✓ |
| J04.30 | Supraglottitis, unspecified, without obstruction | ✓ |
| J04.30 | Supraglottitis, unspecified, without obstruction | ✓ |
| J04.31 | Supraglottitis, unspecified, with obstruction | ✓ |
| J04.31 | Supraglottitis, unspecified, with obstruction | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J04?
J04 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Acute laryngitis and tracheitis. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is J04 a billable code?
No — J04 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example J04.0 — Acute laryngitis). 12 of the 16 codes under J04 are billable.
What codes fall under J04?
J04 includes J04.0, J04.0, J04.1, J04.1, J04.2, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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