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    ICD-10-CM Code For Chronic Laryngitis And Laryngotracheitis: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group J37 includes chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis diagnoses, covering persistent inflammation of the larynx alone or together with tracheal involvement that affects voice and airway function. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical presentations such as prolonged hoarseness, cough, throat irritation, and airway inflammation, capturing disease severity and organ involvement relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM J37 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM J37: Chronic Laryngitis And Laryngotracheitis Overview

    The ICD-10-CM J37 group includes chronic inflammation of the larynx and combined inflammation of the larynx and trachea, affecting the upper respiratory tract and voice apparatus. These conditions target the laryngeal tissues and adjacent airway structures and can cause hoarseness, cough, and airway irritation. Accurate coding is important for reflecting disease severity and clinical complexity, which influences claim processing and reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient has documented chronic inflammation of the larynx or combined laryngeal and tracheal inflammation that requires clinical management. Select the code that best reflects the documented site and chronicity of the condition to support accurate clinical records and claims.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    2 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    J37.0Chronic laryngitis
    J37.1Chronic laryngotracheitis

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    011Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
    012Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
    013Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
    152Otitis Media and URI with MCC
    153Otitis Media and URI without MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An adult patient presents to primary care with months of persistent hoarseness, throat clearing, and a sensation of throat irritation without acute respiratory infection. Laryngoscopic exam shows chronic inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa consistent with long-standing laryngitis related to vocal overuse and reflux, and no tracheal involvement is seen; a chronic laryngeal diagnosis is assigned to capture the ongoing inflammatory condition. Typical codes: J37.0
    • A child is brought to urgent care with a recent onset of barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness after an upper respiratory viral illness; symptoms include mild respiratory distress but no need for intubation. Clinical assessment and neck exam suggest acute inflammation of both the larynx and proximal trachea consistent with laryngotracheitis (viral croup), so an acute combined laryngeal and tracheal diagnosis is used. Typical codes: J37.1
    • An adult smoker with chronic hoarseness and repeated episodes of throat infection develops worsening dyspnea and cough; on evaluation there is chronic laryngotracheal inflammation contributing to persistent airway symptoms and as a comorbidity complicating management of chronic bronchitis. A code that reflects chronic involvement of both larynx and trachea is assigned when documenting the respiratory comorbidity. Typical codes: J37.1

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    J34-OTHER-AND-UNSPECIFIED-NASAL-DISORDERS

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    J35-CHRONIC-DISEASES-OF-TONSILS-AND-ADENOIDS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids: Group Overview

    J36-PERITONSILLAR-ABSCESS

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    J38-DISEASES-OF-VOCAL-CORDS-AND-LARYNX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Diseases Of Vocal Cords And Larynx: Group Overview

    J39-OTHER-DISEASES-OF-UPPER-RESPIRATORY-TRACT

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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