ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for atrophic laryngitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laryngitis (acute) (edematous) (fibrinous) (infective) (infiltrative) (malignant) (membranous) (phlegmonous) (pneumococcal) (pseudomembranous) (septic) (subglottic) (suppurative) (ulcerative) › atrophic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding atrophic laryngitis
The ICD-10-CM code for atrophic laryngitis is J37.0 (Chronic laryngitis).
Within J37 (chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis), J37.0 is specifically for chronic laryngitis. Related codes cover laryngotracheitis (J37.1).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of J37.0, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: acute laryngitis (J04.0) and obstructive (acute) laryngitis (J05.0).
Use an additional 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) and 2 more.
Common questions about atrophic laryngitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for atrophic laryngitis?
- J37.0 — Chronic laryngitis.
Is J37.0 billable?
- Yes. J37.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J37.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J37.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J37.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. J37.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.