J62.8 – Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Lung diseases due to external agents
ICD-10-CM code
J62.8
- Code
J62.8(claims format:J628)- Description
- Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Block
- J60-J70 Lung diseases due to external agents
- Parent codes
- J62
Notes for J62.8
Applicable to:
- Silicosis NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
J62 – Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
Includes:
- silicotic fibrosis (massive) of lung
Block J60-J70
Index terms for J62.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Lithosis
- Calcicosis
- Chalicosis
- Mason's lung
- Potter's, lung
- Silicosiderosis
- Siderosilicosis
- Potter's, asthma
- Ganister disease
- Stonecutter's lung
- Pneumoconiosis, mica
- Silicosis, silicotic
- Bronchitis, moulder's
- Granite worker's lung
- Pneumoconiosis, kaolin
- Pneumoconiosis, potter's
- Pneumoconiosis, diatomite
- Pneumoconiosis, grinder's
- Metal, polisher's disease
- Pneumoconiosis, dust, lime
- Asthma, asthmatic, potter's
- Disease, diseased, ganister
- Asthma, asthmatic, grinder's
- Pneumoconiosis, stonemason's
- Pneumoconiosis, dust, marble
Related codes in J62
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J62.8?
J62.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).
Is J62.8 a billable code?
Yes. J62.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J62.8 belong to?
It belongs to category J62 – Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.