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Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis (J65)

The ICD-10 code J65 is used to identify cases of pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis, a lung condition caused by long-term exposure to dust combined with tuberculosis infection.

This code specifically covers lung diseases where inhaled dust, such as silica, leads to pneumoconiosis and is complicated by or occurs alongside tuberculosis. Commonly known as silicotuberculosis or pneumoconiosis caused by silica, this condition represents the dual impact of external dust exposure and a tuberculosis infection on lung health. Coders and healthcare professionals use the ICD-10 code J65 to document this complex diagnosis accurately. Understanding these synonyms helps clarify the precise application of this code, ensuring proper classification of diseases involving both pneumoconiosis and tuberculosis for clinical and billing purposes.

Instructional Notations

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.

  • Any condition in J60 J64 A15
  • Silicotuberculosis

Use Additional Code

The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.

  • code, if applicable, for associated cachexia E88.A

Clinical Terms

The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

A species of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria that produces TUBERCULOSIS in humans, other primates, CATTLE; DOGS; and some other animals which have contact with humans. Growth tends to be in serpentine, cordlike masses in which the bacilli show a parallel orientation.

Silicotuberculosis

Pulmonary or extrapulmonary infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS or nontuberculous mycobacteria in a patient with silicosis.