Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids (J69) ICD-10-CM
The J69 code range covers pneumonitis due to solids and liquids with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
- Codes also, if applicable, other types of pneumonias
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 J69 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the J69 Code Range
ICD-10 codes J69 and its subcodes cover pneumonitis caused specifically by the inhalation of solids and liquids into the lungs. These codes help identify and classify lung inflammation resulting from aspirated substances like food, vomit, oils, and other liquids.
The main code, J69, broadly refers to pneumonitis due to solids and liquids. J69.0 identifies pneumonitis caused by inhaling food or vomit, commonly known as aspiration pneumonitis. This includes conditions labeled as aspiration of gastric contents, pulmonary aspiration of fluid, or acute aspiration pneumonia. J69.1 is used when pneumonitis results from inhaling oils or essences, such as in lipoid pneumonitis—including vaping-related lung issues. Lastly, J69.8 includes pneumonitis caused by inhalation of other solids or liquids, covering cases like aspiration due to near drowning, inhalation of blood, or exposure to various foreign substances. Knowing these distinctions in the ICD-10 code for pneumonitis due to solids and liquids ensures accurate diagnosis and coding for respiratory conditions linked to aspiration events and chemical injuries.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J69 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 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 J69 range classify?
The range classifies pneumonitis due to solids and liquids. 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.
