Question 1

Is J04 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J04 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J04 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J04 represents Acute laryngitis and tracheitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J04 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J04 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J04?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J04 is section:J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J04?

Accepted Answer

Code J04 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis (J05.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with J04 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with J04?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J04, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J042026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Code Also4Consider additional code

Use Additional Code8Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information