ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for chronic 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) › chronic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding chronic laryngitis
The ICD-10-CM code for chronic laryngitis is J37.0 (Chronic laryngitis). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J37.0.
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.
More specific chronic laryngitis codes (official index)
- with tracheitis (chronic) J37.1 — Chronic laryngotracheitis
Common questions about chronic laryngitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for chronic laryngitis?
- J37.0 — Chronic laryngitis. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J37.1.
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.