Question 1

Is J05 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J05 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J05 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J05 represents Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J05 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J05 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J05?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J05 is section:J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with J05?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J05, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J052026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Code Also4Consider additional code

Use Additional Code8Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Is J05 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J05 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J05 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J05?

Should I use additional codes with J05?