J62

Non-billable

Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica

J62 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J62.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
2
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

  • silicotic fibrosis (massive) of lung

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J62?
J62 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J62 a billable code?
No — J62 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J62.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J62?
J62 has 2 more specific child codes, including J62.0, J62.8.
What is excluded from J62?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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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