ICD-10 J37
Non-Billable HeaderChronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis
About ICD-10-CM J37
ICD-10-CM code J37 represents Chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis. This is a non-billable header code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J37). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J37 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Use Additional Code
When coding J37, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- 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)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J37
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J37 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J37.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but J37 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J37
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To J37
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J37, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J37 billable? +
No, J37 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block J37 when submitting claims.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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