J68
Non-billableRespiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J68 is the ICD-10-CM code for Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J68.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- J00-J99
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHInhalation injuries are acute injuries to your respiratory system and lungs. They can happen if you breathe in toxic substances, such as smoke (from fires), chemicals, particle pollution, and gases. Inhalation injuries can also be caused by extreme heat; these are a type of thermal injuries. Over half of deaths from fires are due to inhalation injuries. Symptoms of inhalation injuries can depend on what you breathed…
Read more about Inhalation Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Use additional code
- •code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
- •acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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