ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for acute tracheitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tracheitis (catarrhal) (infantile) (membranous) (plastic) (septal) (suppurative) (viral) › acute”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding acute tracheitis
The ICD-10-CM code for acute tracheitis is J04.10 (Acute tracheitis without obstruction). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J04.10.
Within J04.1, choose J04.10 (without obstruction) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: with obstruction (J04.11).
Use an additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific acute tracheitis codes (official index)
- with obstruction J04.11 — Acute tracheitis with obstruction
Common questions about acute tracheitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for acute tracheitis?
- J04.10 — Acute tracheitis without obstruction. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J04.11.
Is J04.10 billable?
- Yes. J04.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J04.10 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J04.10 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J04.10 a CC or MCC?
- No. J04.10 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.