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J63 – Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code J63

Code: J63 (claims format: J63)
Description: Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under J63

J63 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

J63.0 – Aluminosis (of lung)Billable
J63.1 – Bauxite fibrosis (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

Notes for J63

Excludes1 (not coded here):

pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block J60-J70

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J63?

J63 is the ICD-10-CM code for pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).

Is J63 a billable code?

No. J63 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.