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.
Official description
J60Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J60 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
- 3
Category J60
Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
- 4
Code J60
Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
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.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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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.