J68.2 – Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J68.2

Code: J68.2 (claims format: J682)
Description: Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Upper resp inflam d/t chemicals, gas, fumes and vapors, NEC
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 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:

(T51-T65) to identify cause

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 J68.2

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

Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory, respiratory, upper, due to, chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors

Related codes in J68

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J68.2?

J68.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).

Is J68.2 a billable code?

Yes. J68.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J68.2 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.