Current
J68 — Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Part of Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system , block Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70) .
Official Notes
Code First
(T51-T65) to identify cause
Use Additional Code
code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
Use Additional Code
acute respiratory failure ( J96.0- )
Child Codes
- J68.0 Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors Billable
- J68.1 Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors Billable
- J68.2 Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified Billable
- J68.3 Other acute and subacute respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors Billable
- J68.4 Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors Billable
- J68.8 Other respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors Billable
- J68.9 Unspecified respiratory condition due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors Billable
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