J05.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
J05.0 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
J05.0Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J05.0 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 J05.0
Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Obstructive laryngitis (acute) NOS
- Obstructive laryngotracheitis NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J05.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J05.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J05.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J05.0.
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 J05.0 mean?
J05.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup].”
Is J05.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J05.0 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is J05.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
J05.0 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 J05.0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Obstructive laryngitis (acute) NOS; Obstructive laryngotracheitis NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.