Unspecified pneumoconiosis (J64) ICD-10-CM
The J64 code range covers unspecified pneumoconiosis with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, 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 J64 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- J64 Unspecified pneumoconiosis
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J64 range.
Pneumoconiosis
A diffuse parenchymal lung disease caused by inhalation of dust and by tissue reaction to their presence. These inorganic, organic, particulate, or vaporized matters usually are inhaled by workers in their occupational environment, leading to the various forms (ASBESTOSIS; BYSSINOSIS; and others). Similar air pollution can also have deleterious effects on the general population.
About the J64 Code Range
Pneumoconiosis is a lung tissue disease caused by inhaled dust and the tissue’s reaction to it. The exposure usually occurs at work, but similar air pollution can also affect the general population.
Within lung diseases due to external agents, J64 identifies pneumoconiosis without specifying its form.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J64 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 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 J64 range classify?
The range classifies unspecified pneumoconiosis. 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.
