J70 – Respiratory conditions due to other external agents
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Lung diseases due to external agents
ICD-10-CM code
J70
- Code
J70(claims format:J70)- Description
- Respiratory conditions due to other external agents
- 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 J70
J70 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- 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
- J70.9 – Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agentBillable
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 J70?
J70 is the ICD-10-CM code for respiratory conditions due to other external agents, in the block J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents).
Is J70 a billable code?
No. J70 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.