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J04.0

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Acute laryngitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Acute inflammation of the voice box (larynx) that develops suddenly.

Coding Tips

  • •This code does not include obstruction; use J04.10 or J04.11 if airway obstruction is present
  • •Laryngitis is often viral and self-limiting; document any associated symptoms like hoarseness or voice loss

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • acute obstructive laryngitis (J05.0)

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • chronic laryngitis (J37.0)

Code Hierarchy

└J04Acute laryngitis and tracheitis└J04.0Acute laryngitis
└J04.0Acute laryngitis

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