Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J04 is the diagnosis code for Acute laryngitis and tracheitis. This code falls under the section "Acute upper respiratory infections" within Chapter 10 â Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J04. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in J04. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where J04 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J04 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J04 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute laryngitis and tracheitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J04 is located in Section J00-J06 â "Acute upper respiratory infections" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J04 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J04.0, J04.1, J04.2, J04.3.
Use J04 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute laryngitis and tracheitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Acute laryngitis and tracheitis is J04.
No, J04 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J04 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J04 include: acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis (J05.-).
Yes, J04 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.