J05: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
Codes under J05 (Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J05.0 | Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] | ✓ |
| J05.0 | Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] | ✓ |
| J05.1 | Acute epiglottitis | — |
| J05.1 | Acute epiglottitis | — |
| J05.10 | Acute epiglottitis without obstruction | ✓ |
| J05.10 | Acute epiglottitis without obstruction | ✓ |
| J05.11 | Acute epiglottitis with obstruction | ✓ |
| J05.11 | Acute epiglottitis with obstruction | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J05?
J05 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is J05 a billable code?
No — J05 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 J05.0 — Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]). 6 of the 8 codes under J05 are billable.
What codes fall under J05?
J05 includes J05.0, J05.0, J05.1, J05.1, J05.10, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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