Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica (J62)

ICD-10 code J62 covers pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling dust containing silica, a lung condition triggered by exposure to certain mineral dusts. This category includes more specific codes that identify the exact type of silica dust responsible, such as talc dust and other silica-containing dusts.

The code J62.0 specifically identifies pneumoconiosis caused by talc dust, sometimes called "pneumoconiosis caused by talc." This condition results from inhaling talc particles, leading to lung damage. Meanwhile, J62.8 encompasses pneumoconiosis due to other silica-containing dusts and covers a range of related diseases. Synonyms for conditions under this code include acute and chronic silicosis, schistosis, siderosilicosis, and pulmonary siderosis, among others. These terms all point back to different forms or severities of lung disease from silica exposure. Knowing these synonyms helps coders accurately assign the ICD-10 code for silicosis and related diseases when documentation includes these alternate names. Overall, the J62 codes guide medical professionals and coders in capturing occupational lung diseases caused by specific mineral dusts with proper detail and precision for diagnosis and treatment purposes.