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J37.1

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Chronic laryngotracheitis

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

What This Code Means

Long-term inflammation affecting both the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe), causing hoarseness and cough.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm documentation indicates involvement of BOTH larynx and trachea; if only larynx is affected, use J37.0
  • •Note any triggers or contributing factors such as smoking or chronic irritation

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • chronic tracheitis (J42)

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • acute laryngotracheitis (J04.2)
  • acute tracheitis (J04.1)

Code Hierarchy

└J37Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis└J37.1Chronic laryngotracheitis
└J37.1Chronic laryngotracheitis

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