ICD-10 J37.1
Billable / SpecificChronic laryngotracheitis
About ICD-10-CM J37.1
ICD-10-CM code J37.1 represents Chronic laryngotracheitis. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J37). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J37.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J37.1. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Laryngitis, chronic, with tracheitis (chronic)
- Tracheitis, chronic, with laryngitis
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with J37.1. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- chronic tracheitis (J42)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of J37.1, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- acute laryngotracheitis (J04.2)
- acute tracheitis (J04.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J37.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J37.1 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J37.1.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J37.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert J37.1 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| J37.1 | 4761 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J37.1
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J37.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J37.1 billable? +
Yes, J37.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to J37.1? +
ICD-10 J37.1 includes: Laryngitis, chronic, with tracheitis (chronic); Tracheitis, chronic, with laryngitis.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for J37.1? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with J37.1): chronic tracheitis (J42)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for J37.1? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): acute laryngotracheitis (J04.2); acute tracheitis (J04.1)
What ICD-9 codes does J37.1 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J37.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 4761. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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