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Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts (J63)

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.

Instructional Notations

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.

  • pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 J65

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.

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.