ICD-10 Code for Laryngotracheitis

The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for laryngotracheitis (acute) (Infectional) (infective) (viral) is J04.2 – Acute laryngotracheitis. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (12 codes, 12 billable).

Main code: J04.2 – Acute laryngotracheitis
Billable: Yes

Index entries for Laryngotracheitis

atrophic – J37.1
catarrhal – J37.1
chronic – J37.1
diphtheritic – A36.2
due to external agent – see Inflammation, respiratory, upper, due to
Hemophilus influenzae – J04.2
hypertrophic – J37.1
influenzal – see Influenza, with, respiratory manifestations NEC
pachydermic – J38.7
sicca – J37.1
spasmodic – J38.5
- acute – J05.0
streptococcal – J04.2
stridulous – J38.5
syphilitic (late) – A52.73
- congenital – A50.59 – J99 [manifestation]
  - early – A50.03 – J99 [manifestation]
tuberculous – A15.5
Vincent's – A69.1

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.