J37 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J37Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J37 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
- 3
Category J37
Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis
- 4
Code J37
Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis
Codes under J37
J37 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 J37.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J37.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- infectious agent (B95-B97)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J37.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J37.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J37 mean?
J37 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis.”
Is J37 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J37 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 J37 located in ICD-10-CM?
J37 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39) (J30–J39), under category J37, Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis.
What coding notes are listed for J37?
No inclusion terms are listed for J37 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); infectious agent (B95-B97); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.