J69.8 – Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J69.8

Code: J69.8 (claims format: J698)
Description: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids
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 J69.8

Applicable to:

Pneumonitis due to aspiration of blood
Pneumonitis due to aspiration of detergent

Code first:

(T51-T65) to identify substance

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 J69.8

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 J69.8?

J69.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).

Is J69.8 a billable code?

Yes. J69.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J69.8 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.