Coalworker's pneumoconiosis (J60) ICD-10-CM
The J60 code range covers coalworker's pneumoconiosis with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Anthracosilicosis
- Anthracosis
- Black lung disease
- Coalworker's lung
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the J60 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- J60 Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J60 range.
Anthracosis
A diffuse parenchymal lung disease caused by accumulation of inhaled CARBON or coal dust. The disease can progress from asymptomatic anthracosis to massive lung fibrosis. This lung lesion usually occurs in coal MINERS, but can be seen in urban dwellers and tobacco smokers.
About the J60 Code Range
Inhaled carbon or coal dust can build up throughout lung tissue, causing a disease called anthracosis.
J60 identifies coalworker's pneumoconiosis within lung diseases due to external agents. No further subdivisions are listed for this category.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J60 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J60 range classify?
The range classifies coalworker's pneumoconiosis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
