2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J63.3Graphite fibrosis (of lung)

ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J60-J70›J63

ICD-10-CM J63.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

J63.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for graphite fibrosis (of lung). It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 196 through 198. Coders also document this condition as graphite fibrosis of lung. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Lung disease due to external agents.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
J63.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Graphite fibrosis (of lung)
Short Description
Graphite fibrosis (of lung)
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
J63
Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts

Code Classification

ChapterJ00–J99Diseases of the respiratory system
SectionJ60-J70Lung diseases due to external agents
CategoryJ63Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts
This CodeJ63.3Graphite fibrosis (of lung)

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Graphite fibrosis of lung

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Fibrosis, fibrotic
      • lung (atrophic) (chronic) (confluent) (massive) (perialveolar) (peribronchial)
        • with
          • graphite
    • Graphite fibrosis(of lung)
    • Pneumoconiosis(due to) (inhalation of)
      • graphite

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR RSP013
Lung disease due to external agents
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Interstitial lung disease is the name for a large group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis.

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Convert J63.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
503 Inorg dust pneumocon NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About J63.3Overview

Is J63.3 (Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report graphite fibrosis (of lung) on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does J63.3 group to?

When graphite fibrosis (of lung) is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 196, 197, 198, with relative weights from 0.7162 to 1.8872 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of J63.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, graphite fibrosis (of lung) converts to ICD-9-CM 503 (inorg dust pneumocon NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.