J68 – Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Lung diseases due to external agents
ICD-10-CM code
J68
- Code
J68(claims format:J68)- Description
- Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
- Short description
- Resp cond d/t inhalation of chemicals, gas, fumes and vapors
- 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 J68
J68 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- J68.0 – Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
- J68.1 – Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
- J68.2 – Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- J68.3 – Other acute and subacute respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
- J68.4 – Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
- J68.8 – Other respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
- J68.9 – Unspecified respiratory condition due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
Notes for J68
Use additional code:
- code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
- acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block J60-J70
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J68?
J68 is the ICD-10-CM code for respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).
Is J68 a billable code?
No. J68 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.