J69.0

Billable

Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

J69.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J69
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of your lungs. It causes the air sacs of your lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, depending on what caused it, your age, and your overall health. What causes pneumonia? Bacterial , viral , and fungal infections can cause pneumonia. Bacteria are the most common cause. Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own. It can…

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Includes

  • Aspiration pneumonia NOS
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) food (regurgitated)
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) gastric secretions
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) milk
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) vomit

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia (J95.4)
  • obstetric aspiration pneumonitis (O74.0)

Notes

  • any associated foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J69.0?
J69.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J69.0 a billable code?
Yes — J69.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from J69.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia (J95.4); obstetric aspiration pneumonitis (O74.0).

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

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