J62 ICD-10-CM Code: Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J62Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J62 sits
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Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
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Category J62
Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
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Code J62
Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
Codes under J62
J62 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J62.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J62.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J62.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- 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 J62.
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 J62 mean?
J62 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica.”
Is J62 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J62 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J62 located in ICD-10-CM?
J62 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 J62, Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica.
What coding notes are listed for J62?
No inclusion terms are listed for J62 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65). No Excludes2 note is listed.