J05.0 – Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Acute upper respiratory infections
ICD-10-CM code
J05.0
- Code
J05.0(claims format:J050)- Description
- Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Block
- J00-J06 Acute upper respiratory infections
- Parent codes
- J05
Notes for J05.0
Applicable to:
- Obstructive laryngitis (acute) NOS
- Obstructive laryngotracheitis NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
J05 – Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
Code also:
- , influenza, if present, such as:
- influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2)
- influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J10.1)
- influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J11.1)
Block J00-J06
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0)
Index terms for J05.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in J05
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J05.0?
J05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute obstructive laryngitis [croup], in the block J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections).
Is J05.0 a billable code?
Yes. J05.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J05.0 belong to?
It belongs to category J05 – Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.