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J37.0

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Chronic laryngitis

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

What This Code Means

Long-term inflammation of the larynx (voice box) causing hoarseness, voice changes, or persistent throat irritation.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between chronic laryngitis (J37.0) and acute laryngitis (J04.0) based on duration and documentation
  • •Document any associated causes such as smoking, vocal strain, or reflux disease if present

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • acute laryngitis (J04.0)
  • obstructive (acute) laryngitis (J05.0)

Code Hierarchy

└J37Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis└J37.0Chronic laryngitis
└J37.0Chronic laryngitis

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