Z00.121 - Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

Clinical Definition

Acute Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box) typically lasting less than 3 weeks. The condition usually results in hoarseness, cough, and potential voice changes.

Documentation Requirements

• Duration: Must specify "acute" (less than 3 weeks)

• Cause: Document if known:

  • Viral (most common)

  • Bacterial

  • Environmental irritants

• Associated symptoms: Note presence of:

  • Hoarseness

  • Cough

  • Voice changes

  • Throat pain

• Severity: Document as mild, moderate, or severe

• Treatment plan: Include any prescribed interventions

Common Synonyms

• Inflamed voice box

• Lost voice

• Sore/hoarse throat

• "Laryngeal inflammation"

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Chronic laryngitis (J37.0)

• Influenza with laryngitis (J09.X, J10.1, J11.1)

Excludes2:

• Streptococcal laryngitis (J02.0)

• Obstructive laryngitis (J05.0)

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The AI scribe automatically identifies:

• Duration keywords ("acute," "sudden onset")

• Causative factors when mentioned

• Associated symptoms from both patient complaints and clinical findings

• Treatment plans including voice rest, hydration, and medications

• Differentiates between acute and chronic presentations based on timeline markers in documentation