Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis (J37) ICD-10-CM
The J37 code range covers chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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Codes in the J37 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J37 range.
Chronic Laryngitis
Persistent laryngitis usually caused by smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, voice abuse, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. It results in hoarseness and other voice changes.
About the J37 Code Range
These long-lasting conditions affect the voice box alone or the voice box and windpipe together.
The subdivisions separate chronic laryngitis of the voice box, J37.0, from chronic laryngotracheitis involving both, J37.1.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J37 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J37 range classify?
The range classifies chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
