Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)

    • Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)

      • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67)

        • J67 - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.0 - Farmer's lung BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.1 - Bagassosis BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.2 - Bird fancier's lung BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.3 - Suberosis BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.4 - Maltworker's lung BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.5 - Mushroom-worker's lung BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.6 - Maple-bark-stripper's lung BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.7 - Air conditioner and humidifier lung BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.8 - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to other organic dusts BILLABLE CODE
        • J67.9 - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67)

Farmer's Lung - A form of alveolitis or pneumonitis due to an acquired hypersensitivity to inhaled antigens associated with farm environment. Antigens in the farm dust are commonly from bacteria actinomycetes (SACCHAROPOLYSPORA and THERMOACTINOMYCES), fungi, and animal proteins in the soil, straw, crops, pelts, serum, and excreta.

Bird Fancier's Lung - A form of alveolitis or pneumonitis due to an acquired hypersensitivity to inhaled avian antigens, usually proteins in the dust of bird feathers and droppings.

Sick Building Syndrome - A group of symptoms that are two- to three-fold more common in those who work in large, energy-efficient buildings, associated with an increased frequency of headaches, lethargy, and dry skin. Clinical manifestations include hypersensitivity pneumonitis (ALVEOLITIS, EXTRINSIC ALLERGIC); allergic rhinitis (RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, PERENNIAL); ASTHMA; infections, skin eruptions, and mucous membrane irritation syndromes. Current usage tends to be less restrictive with regard to the type of building and delineation of complaints. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

Instructional Notations

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• allergic alveolitis and pneumonitis due to inhaled organic dust and particles of fungal, actinomycetic or other origin

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• pneumonitis due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors J68.0