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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonitis

ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonitis

J69.0
J67.9
J70.0

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

Also Known as:
Lung inflammation
Pulmonary inflammation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonitis

Use ICD-10 code J69.0 for pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

Billable Code
J69.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of aspiration event with witnessed choking

Applicable To

  • • Aspiration pneumonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the substance aspirated.

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J67.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Farmer's lung
  • • Bird fancier's lung

Important Notes

  • • Document antigen exposure and specific IgG antibodies.

Acute radiation pneumonitis

Billable Code
J70.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Radiation-induced lung injury

Important Notes

  • • Document RT fields, dose, and temporal relationship to symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T17.91XA

Foreign body in respiratory tract

Use when a foreign body is involved in the aspiration event.

Z57.31

Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use when exposure is occupational.

Z51.0

Encounter for radiotherapy

Use to indicate ongoing or recent radiotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pneumonitis due to aspiration?

The ICD-10 code for pneumonitis due to aspiration of food and vomit is J69.0. It is essential to document the specific substance aspirated and use T17.91XA if a foreign body is involved.

How is hypersensitivity pneumonitis coded?

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is coded under J67.9. Ensure documentation includes antigen exposure and specific IgG antibodies for accurate coding.

What documentation is required for radiation pneumonitis?

For radiation pneumonitis (J70.0), document the radiation therapy fields, dose, and temporal relationship to symptoms. Imaging findings should support the diagnosis.

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