Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis (J65) ICD-10-CM
The J65 code range covers pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis 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.
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.
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Codes in the J65 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- J65 Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J65 range.
Silicotuberculosis
Pulmonary or extrapulmonary infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS or nontuberculous mycobacteria in a patient with silicosis.
About the J65 Code Range
J65 concerns pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis and sits among lung diseases due to external agents.
Silicotuberculosis is an infection in or outside the lungs caused by the tuberculosis bacterium or nontuberculous mycobacteria in someone with silicosis. Silicosis is pneumoconiosis caused by silica.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J65 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 J65 range classify?
The range classifies pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis. 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.
