J05.11Billable

Acute epiglottitis with obstruction

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]YesJ05.1Acute epiglottitisJ05.10Acute epiglottitis without obstructionYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J05.11?

J05.11 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute epiglottitis with obstruction.

Is J05.11 a billable code?

Yes. J05.11 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is J05.11 in?

J05.11 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J05.11 become effective?

J05.11 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J05.11?

J05.11 belongs to category J05, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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