Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers (J61) ICD-10-CM
The J61 code range covers pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, 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.
- Asbestosis
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 J61 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- J61 Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J61 range.
Asbestosis
A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers which elicit potent inflammatory responses in the parenchyma of the lung. The disease is characterized by interstitial fibrosis of the lung, varying from scattered sites to extensive scarring of the alveolar interstitium.
About the J61 Code Range
J61 is the ICD-10 code used to identify lung diseases caused by inhaling asbestos or other mineral fibers. This code specifically covers conditions such as asbestosis and other pneumoconioses linked to silicate exposure.
This section is essential for coding cases where lung tissue is damaged by breathing in hazardous mineral fibers like asbestos, a common cause of occupational lung disease. The code J61 applies to conditions also known as asbestosis, Wollastonite pneumoconiosis, or pneumoconiosis caused by silicate minerals. Using this ICD-10 code ensures accurate documentation of respiratory illnesses resulting from these specific dust exposures collected mainly in workplaces, helping healthcare providers and coders capture the true cause and type of lung damage for treatment or epidemiologic tracking. For anyone searching for the ICD-10 code for asbestosis or related mineral fiber lung diseases, J61 is the precise classification to use.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J61 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J61 range classify?
The range classifies pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
