ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Spasmodic 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) › spasmodic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Spasmodic laryngitis
The ICD-10-CM code for Spasmodic laryngitis is J05.0 (Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J05.0.
Within J05 (acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis), J05.0 is specifically for acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]. Related codes cover epiglottitis (J05.1).
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 Spasmodic laryngitis codes (official index)
- acute J04.0 — Acute laryngitis
Common questions about Spasmodic laryngitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Spasmodic laryngitis?
- J05.0 — Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J04.0.
What is the ICD-10 code for acute spasmodic laryngitis?
- J04.0 — Acute laryngitis.
Is J05.0 billable?
- Yes. J05.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J05.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J05.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J05.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. J05.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.