J04.2
BillableAcute laryngotracheitis
J04.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute laryngotracheitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx. The technical name for your throat is the pharynx. Throat problems are common. You've probably had a sore throat . The cause is usually a viral infection, but other causes include allergies, infection with strep bacteria or the leaking of stomach acids back up into the esophagus, called GERD . Other problems that affect…
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Includes
- •Laryngotracheitis NOS
- •Tracheitis (acute) with laryngitis (acute)
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •acute obstructive laryngotracheitis (J05.0)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •chronic laryngotracheitis (J37.1)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code J04.2?
- J04.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute laryngotracheitis". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Is J04.2 a billable code?
- Yes — J04.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from J04.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): acute obstructive laryngotracheitis (J05.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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