J63 ICD-10-CM Code: Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J63Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J63 sits
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Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
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Section
Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
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Category J63
Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts
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Code J63
Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts
Codes under J63
J63 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 J63.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J63.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J63.
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 J63.
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 J63 mean?
J63 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts.”
Is J63 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J63 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 J63 located in ICD-10-CM?
J63 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 J63, Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts.
What coding notes are listed for J63?
No inclusion terms are listed for J63 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.