Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts (J63) ICD-10-CM
The J63 code range covers pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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 J63 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J63 range.
Berylliosis
A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaled rare metal BERYLLIUM or its soluble salts which are used in a wide variety of industry including alloys, ceramics, radiographic equipment, and vacuum tubes. Berylliosis is characterized by an acute inflammatory reaction in the upper airway leading to BRONCHIOLITIS; PULMONARY EDEMA; and pneumonia.
Siderosis
A form of pneumoconiosis resulting from inhalation of iron in the mining dust or welding fumes.
About the J63 Code Range
ICD-10 code J63 covers pneumoconiosis caused by exposure to inorganic dusts other than the common types like silica or asbestos. This group includes several related lung diseases resulting from inhaling different inorganic dusts, each with a specific code to identify the exact cause.
These codes are used to document and track lung diseases such as aluminosis (J63.0), caused by aluminum dust, and bauxite fibrosis (J63.1), related to bauxite exposure. Berylliosis (J63.2) refers to lung disease resulting from beryllium exposure, sometimes known as chronic chemical respiratory disease. Other conditions include graphite fibrosis (J63.3), siderosis (J63.4) or pulmonary siderosis due to iron dust, and stannosis (J63.5) from tin dust. Finally, J63.6 is used for pneumoconiosis caused by various other inorganic dusts like schistosis, metal pneumoconiosis, or mica pneumoconiosis. Using these specific ICD-10 codes helps ensure accurate identification of occupational or environmental lung diseases associated with less common dust exposures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J63 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 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 J63 range classify?
The range classifies pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts. 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.
