J67.9 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J67.9

Code: J67.9 (claims format: J679)
Description: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
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: J67

Notes for J67.9

Applicable to:

Allergic alveolitis (extrinsic) NOS
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J67 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust

Includes:

allergic alveolitis and pneumonitis due to inhaled organic dust and particles of fungal, actinomycetic or other origin

Excludes1 (not coded here):

pneumonitis due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.0)

Block J60-J70

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Index terms for J67.9

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

Related codes in J67

J67.0 – Farmer's lungBillable
J67.1 – BagassosisBillable
J67.2 – Bird fancier's lungBillable
J67.3 – SuberosisBillable
J67.4 – Maltworker's lungBillable
J67.5 – Mushroom-worker's lungBillable
J67.6 – Maple-bark-stripper's lungBillable
J67.7 – Air conditioner and humidifier lungBillable
J67.8 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to other organic dustsBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J67.9?

J67.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).

Is J67.9 a billable code?

Yes. J67.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J67.9 belong to?

It belongs to category J67 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust.

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.