Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers (J61)
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.
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)
Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
- J61 Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers
Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers (J61)
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
