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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Asbestosis Exposure

ICD-10 Coding for Asbestosis Exposure

J61
Z77.090

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for asbestosis exposure includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Asbestos-related lung disease
Asbestos pneumoconiosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Asbestosis Exposure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asbestosis Exposure

Use ICD-10 code J61 for pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers

Billable Code
J61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiographic evidence of interstitial fibrosis
  • • Pulmonary function tests showing restrictive pattern
  • • Occupational history with significant asbestos exposure
coding:
  • • Sequence J61 before Z77.090 when both are applicable

Applicable To

  • • Asbestosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports both the diagnosis of asbestosis and the history of asbestos exposure.

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to asbestos

Billable Code
Z77.090
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented history of asbestos exposure
  • • No current clinical manifestation of asbestosis

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to asbestos

Important Notes

  • • Use as a secondary code to indicate exposure history.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.090

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to asbestos

Use as a secondary code to indicate exposure history when J61 is primary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for asbestosis exposure?

The ICD-10 code for asbestosis exposure is Z77.090, used to indicate contact with and suspected exposure to asbestos.

How is asbestosis coded in ICD-10?

Asbestosis is coded as J61 in ICD-10, indicating pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers.

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