Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica (J62) ICD-10-CM
The J62 code range covers pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- silicotic fibrosis (massive) of lung
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 J62 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the J62 Code Range
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.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J62 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 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 J62 range classify?
The range classifies pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica. 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.
