ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for tracheitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tracheitis (catarrhal) (infantile) (membranous) (plastic) (septal) (suppurative) (viral)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding tracheitis
The ICD-10-CM code for tracheitis is J04.10 (Acute tracheitis without obstruction). The official index lists 15 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J04.10.
Within J04.1, choose J04.10 (without obstruction) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: with obstruction (J04.11).
Use an additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific tracheitis codes (official index)
- with
- bronchitis (15 years of age and above) J40 — Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
- acute or subacute
- chronic J42 — Unspecified chronic bronchitis
- tuberculous NEC A15.5 — Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus
- under 15 years of age J20.9 — Acute bronchitis, unspecified
- laryngitis (acute) J04.2 — Acute laryngotracheitis
- chronic J37.1 — Chronic laryngotracheitis
- tuberculous NEC A15.5 — Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus
- acute J04.10 — Acute tracheitis without obstruction
- with obstruction J04.11 — Acute tracheitis with obstruction
- chronic J42 — Unspecified chronic bronchitis
- with
- bronchitis (chronic) J42 — Unspecified chronic bronchitis
- laryngitis (chronic) J37.1 — Chronic laryngotracheitis
- diphtheritic (membranous) A36.89 — Other diphtheritic complications
- due to external agent
- syphilitic A52.73 — Symptomatic late syphilis of other respiratory organs
- tuberculous A15.5 — Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus
Common questions about tracheitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for tracheitis?
- J04.10 — Acute tracheitis without obstruction. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J40, J42, A15.5, J20.9 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for acute tracheitis?
- J04.10 — Acute tracheitis without obstruction.
What is the ICD-10 code for chronic tracheitis?
- J42 — Unspecified chronic bronchitis.
What is the ICD-10 code for diphtheritic tracheitis?
- A36.89 — Other diphtheritic complications.
What is the ICD-10 code for syphilitic tracheitis?
- A52.73 — Symptomatic late syphilis of other respiratory organs.
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculous tracheitis?
- A15.5 — Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus.
Is J04.10 billable?
- Yes. J04.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J04.10 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J04.10 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J04.10 a CC or MCC?
- No. J04.10 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.