J37.1 – Chronic laryngotracheitis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J37.1

Code: J37.1 (claims format: J371)
Description: Chronic laryngotracheitis
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: J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Parent codes: J37

Notes for J37.1

Applicable to:

Laryngitis, chronic, with tracheitis (chronic)
Tracheitis, chronic, with laryngitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

chronic tracheitis (J42)

Excludes2 (not included here):

acute laryngotracheitis (J04.2)
acute tracheitis (J04.1)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J37 – Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis

Use additional code:

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
infectious agent (B95-B97)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Index terms for J37.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J37

J37.0 – Chronic laryngitisBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J37.1?

J37.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic laryngotracheitis, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).

Is J37.1 a billable code?

Yes. J37.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J37.1 belong to?

It belongs to category J37 – Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis.

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.