J05.1Header code — not billable

Acute epiglottitis

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J05
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J05

J05Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitisJ05.0Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]YesJ05.10Acute epiglottitis without obstructionYesJ05.11Acute epiglottitis with obstructionYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J05.1?

J05.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute epiglottitis.

Is J05.1 a billable code?

No. J05.1 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 J05.1 in?

J05.1 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J05.1 become effective?

J05.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J05.1?

J05.1 belongs to category J05, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.