J05 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J05Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J05 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
- 3
Category J05
Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
- 4
Code J05
Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
Codes under J05
J05 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J05.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J05.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J05.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J05.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J05 mean?
J05 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis.”
Is J05 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J05 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J05 located in ICD-10-CM?
J05 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06) (J00–J06), under category J05, Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis.
What coding notes are listed for J05?
No inclusion terms are listed for J05 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.