J69.0 – Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J69.0
Code
J69.0 (claims format: J690)
Description
Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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
J69

Notes for J69.0

Applicable to:
  • Aspiration pneumonia NOS
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) food (regurgitated)
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) gastric secretions
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) milk
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) vomit
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia (J95.4)
  • obstetric aspiration pneumonitis (O74.0)
Code also:
  • any associated foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J69 – Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • neonatal aspiration syndromes (P24.-)
  • postprocedural pneumonitis (J95.4)
Code also:
  • , if applicable, other types of pneumonias, such as:
  • bacterial pneumonia (J13-J15.-)
  • viral pneumonia (J12.-)

Block J60-J70

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

Index terms for J69.0

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

Related codes in J69

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J69.0?

J69.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).

Is J69.0 a billable code?

Yes. J69.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J69.0 belong to?

It belongs to category J69 – Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids.

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.