Is J05.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. J05.0 (Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

J05.0 ✓ Billable

Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

Q: What is ICD-10 code J05.0?

ICD-10-CM code J05.0 stands for "Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]". It is a billable code in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Respiratory System

Code

J05.0

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J05.0?

ICD-10-CM code J05.0 represents Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is J05.0 billable?

Yes. J05.0 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is J05.0 in?

J05.0 belongs to the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter (J00–J99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the J05 category

J05 Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis Non-billable J05.1 Acute epiglottitis Non-billable J05.10 Acute epiglottitis without obstruction Billable J05.11 Acute epiglottitis with obstruction Billable

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