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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Laryngitis

ICD-10 Coding for Laryngitis

J04.0
J37.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for laryngitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Voice box inflammation
Vocal cord inflammation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Laryngitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Laryngitis

Use ICD-10 code J04.0 for acute laryngitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute laryngitis

Billable Code
J04.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute onset of symptoms without obstruction
documentation:
  • • Laryngoscopy findings and symptom duration

Applicable To

  • • Acute inflammation of the larynx

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute vs. chronic and presence of obstruction.

Chronic laryngitis

Billable Code
J37.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persisting for more than 3 weeks
documentation:
  • • Thickened vocal cords on laryngoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Chronic inflammation of the larynx

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and any contributing factors like smoking.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.1

Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when streptococcal infection is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute laryngitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute laryngitis is J04.0, used for cases without airway obstruction.

How do you code chronic laryngitis?

Chronic laryngitis is coded as J37.0 in ICD-10, applicable for symptoms persisting over 3 weeks.

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