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J04.2

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Acute laryngotracheitis

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

What This Code Means

Acute inflammation of both the voice box and windpipe occurring together.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates involvement of both larynx and trachea; do not use if only one structure is affected
  • •Document whether obstruction is present, as this may affect severity assessment and treatment

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • acute obstructive laryngotracheitis (J05.0)

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • chronic laryngotracheitis (J37.1)

Code Hierarchy

└J04Acute laryngitis and tracheitis└J04.2Acute laryngotracheitis
└J04.2Acute laryngotracheitis

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