J04.1
Non-billableAcute tracheitis
Acute tracheitis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Acute viral tracheitis
- Catarrhal tracheitis (acute)
- Tracheitis (acute) NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •laryngismus (stridulus)J38.5
- •chronic tracheitisJ42
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, where applicable, to identify:
- •exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ77.22
- •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal periodP96.81
- •history of tobacco dependenceZ87.891
- •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ57.31
- •tobacco dependenceF17
- •tobacco useZ72.0
- •code to identify infectious agent.B95-B97
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- influenza, if present, such as:
- •influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestationsX2)J09
- •influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestationsJ10.1
- •influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestationsJ11.1
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute tracheitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute tracheitis is J04.1. The full clinical description is "Acute tracheitis". J04.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J04.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J04.1 represents “Acute tracheitis”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J04.1 a billable code?
No, J04.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under J04.1.
What chapter is J04.1 in?
J04.1 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J04.1?
J04.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0); acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis (J05.-).
What are the subcategories under J04.1?
J04.1 has 2 child codes, including: J04.10 (Acute tracheitis without obstruction), J04.11 (Acute tracheitis with obstruction).
Are additional codes required with J04.1?
Yes, when using J04.1, also report: code, where applicable, 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); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0); code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent..
What are the UMLS CUIs for J04.1?
J04.1 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0149513, C0865762, C0865761. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J04.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute tracheitis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J04.1?
J04.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA05.1 (Acute tracheitis).
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