ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J04.2
Acute laryngotracheitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J04.2
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
acute obstructive laryngotracheitis (J05.0)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
chronic laryngotracheitis (J37.1)
Inclusion Terms
- Laryngotracheitis NOS
- Tracheitis (acute) with laryngitis (acute)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J04.2 (Acute laryngotracheitis)
ICD-10-CM code J04.2 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J04.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J04.2 - Acute laryngotracheitis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute laryngotracheitis.