Respiratory conditions due to other external agents (J70) ICD-10-CM
The J70 code range covers respiratory conditions due to other external agents with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the J70 Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- J70 Respiratory conditions due to other external agentsNon-billable
- J70.0 Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation
- J70.1 Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiation
- J70.2 Acute drug-induced interstitial lung disorders
- J70.3 Chronic drug-induced interstitial lung disorders
- J70.4 Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders, unspecified
- J70.5 Respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalation
- J70.8 Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agents
- J70.9 Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agent
About the J70 Code Range
External agents can cause respiratory conditions, including lung effects from radiation or drugs and conditions from inhaled smoke.
Within J70, radiation-related lung effects divide into acute J70.0 and chronic or other J70.1. Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders divide into acute J70.2, chronic J70.3, and unspecified J70.4. The remaining subdivisions identify smoke inhalation J70.5, another specified external agent J70.8, or an unspecified external agent J70.9.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J70 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J70 range classify?
The range classifies respiratory conditions due to other external agents. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
