J69 – Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code J69
Code
J69 (claims format: J69)
Description
Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
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 J69

J69 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for J69

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.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block J60-J70

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J69?

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

Is J69 a billable code?

No. J69 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.