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J61 ICD-10-CM Code: Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers

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

Official description

J61

Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers

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

Where J61 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 J61

    Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers

  4. 4

    Code J61

    Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Asbestosis

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for J61.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J61.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • pleural plaque with asbestosis (J92.0)
  • 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 J61.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code J61 mean?

J61 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers.”

Is J61 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J61 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 J61 located in ICD-10-CM?

J61 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 J61, Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers.

What coding notes are listed for J61?

Its listed inclusion terms are Asbestosis. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: pleural plaque with asbestosis (J92.0); pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65). No Excludes2 note is listed.