U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

J60 ICD-10-CM Code: Coalworker's pneumoconiosis

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

J60

Coalworker's pneumoconiosis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where J60 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 10

    Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)

  3. 3

    Category J60

    Coalworker's pneumoconiosis

  4. 4

    Code J60

    Coalworker's pneumoconiosis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Anthracosilicosis
  • Anthracosis
  • Black lung disease
  • Coalworker's lung

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for J60.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J60.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

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

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for J60.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code J60 mean?

J60 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Coalworker's pneumoconiosis.”

Is J60 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J60 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is J60 located in ICD-10-CM?

J60 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70) (J60–J70), under category J60, Coalworker's pneumoconiosis.

What coding notes are listed for J60?

Its listed inclusion terms are Anthracosilicosis; Anthracosis; Black lung disease; Coalworker's lung. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: coalworker pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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