J68.0 – Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J68.0
Code
J68.0 (claims format: J680)
Description
Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Short description
Bronchitis & pneumonitis d/t chemicals, gas, fumes & vapors
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
J68

Notes for J68.0

Applicable to:
  • Chemical bronchitis (acute)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J68 – Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors

Code first:
Use additional code:
  • code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
  • acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)

Block J60-J70

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • asthma (J45.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung (C34.-)

Index terms for J68.0

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

Related codes in J68

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J68.0?

J68.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).

Is J68.0 a billable code?

Yes. J68.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J68.0 belong to?

It belongs to category J68 – Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors.

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.