ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J05.0
Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J05.0
Inclusion Terms
- Obstructive laryngitis (acute) NOS
- Obstructive laryngotracheitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J05.0 (Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup])
ICD-10-CM code J05.0 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 J05.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J05.0 - Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]. 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 obstructive laryngitis [croup].