J70.9 – Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agent
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Lung diseases due to external agents
ICD-10-CM code
J70.9
- Code
J70.9(claims format:J709)- Description
- Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agent
- 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
- J70
Notes for J70.9
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block J60-J70
Index terms for J70.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in J70
- J70.0 – Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiationBillable
- J70.1 – Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiationBillable
- J70.2 – Acute drug-induced interstitial lung disordersBillable
- J70.3 – Chronic drug-induced interstitial lung disordersBillable
- J70.4 – Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders, unspecifiedBillable
- J70.5 – Respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalationBillable
- J70.8 – Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agentsBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J70.9?
J70.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agent, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).
Is J70.9 a billable code?
Yes. J70.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J70.9 belong to?
It belongs to category J70 – Respiratory conditions due to other external agents.
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.