J04.3
Supraglottitis, unspecified
Clinical Information
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Inflammation of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures including the pharynx; uvula; base of tongue; and aryepiglottic folds. It is usually caused by haemophilus influenzae in children but often by different organisms in adults.
Details
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J04.3 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J04.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J04.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 J04.3 may differ.