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J04.31

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Supraglottitis, unspecified, with obstruction

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the tissue above the vocal cords (supraglottitis) with airway obstruction, which can impair breathing.

Coding Tips

  • •Obstruction status must be explicitly documented; this code indicates a more serious condition requiring closer monitoring
  • •May require additional codes for respiratory distress or hypoxia if documented

Code Hierarchy

└J04Acute laryngitis and tracheitis└J04.3Supraglottitis, unspecified└J04.31Supraglottitis, unspecified, with obstruction
└J04.31Supraglottitis, unspecified, with obstruction

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