J04Header code — not billable
Acute laryngitis and tracheitis
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J04
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J04
J04.0Acute laryngitisYesJ04.1Acute tracheitisJ04.10Acute tracheitis without obstructionYesJ04.11Acute tracheitis with obstructionYesJ04.2Acute laryngotracheitisYesJ04.3Supraglottitis, unspecifiedJ04.30Supraglottitis, unspecified, without obstructionYesJ04.31Supraglottitis, unspecified, with obstructionYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J04?
J04 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute laryngitis and tracheitis.
Is J04 a billable code?
No. J04 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J04 in?
J04 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J04 become effective?
J04 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J04?
J04 belongs to category J04, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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