ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J37
Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J37
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
chronic tracheitis (J42)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- acute laryngitis (J04.0)
- obstructive (acute) laryngitis (J05.0)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- acute laryngotracheitis (J04.2)
- acute tracheitis (J04.1)
Use Additional Code
- code to identify:
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- infectious agent (B95-B97)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Inclusion Terms
- Catarrhal laryngitis
- Hypertrophic laryngitis
- Sicca laryngitis
Inclusion Terms
- Laryngitis, chronic, with tracheitis (chronic)
- Tracheitis, chronic, with laryngitis
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J37):
About ICD-10-CM Code J37 (Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis)
ICD-10-CM code J37 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 J37 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J37 - Chronic laryngitis and 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 Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis.