J63.1 – Bauxite fibrosis (of lung)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Lung diseases due to external agents

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J63.1

Code: J63.1 (claims format: J631)
Description: Bauxite fibrosis (of lung)
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: J63

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J63 – Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts

Excludes1 (not coded here):

pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)

Block J60-J70

Excludes2 (not included here):

asthma (J45.-)
malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung (C34.-)

Index terms for J63.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J63

J63.0 – Aluminosis (of lung)Billable
J63.2 – BerylliosisBillable
J63.3 – Graphite fibrosis (of lung)Billable
J63.4 – SiderosisBillable
J63.5 – StannosisBillable
J63.6 – Pneumoconiosis due to other specified inorganic dustsBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J63.1?

J63.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for bauxite fibrosis (of lung), in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).

Is J63.1 a billable code?

Yes. J63.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J63.1 belong to?

It belongs to category J63 – Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts.

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.