Is J05.10 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. J05.10 (Acute epiglottitis without obstruction) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

J05.10 ✓ Billable

Acute epiglottitis without obstruction

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

ICD-10-CM code J05.10 stands for "Acute epiglottitis without obstruction". 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

J05.10

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 J05.10?

ICD-10-CM code J05.10 represents Acute epiglottitis without obstruction. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is J05.10 billable?

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

What chapter is J05.10 in?

J05.10 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 J05.0 Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] Billable J05.1 Acute epiglottitis Non-billable J05.11 Acute epiglottitis with obstruction Billable

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