J61

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J61

Billable

Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers

J61 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Interstitial lung disease is the name for a large group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis . Breathing in dust or other particles in the air is responsible for some types of interstitial lung diseases. Specific types include: Black lung disease among coal miners, from inhaling coal dust Farmer's lung,…

Read more about Interstitial Lung Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Asbestosis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • pleural plaque with asbestosis (J92.0)
  • pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J61?
J61 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J61 a billable code?
Yes — J61 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from J61?
Excludes1 (not coded here): pleural plaque with asbestosis (J92.0); pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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