J68 ICD-10-CM Code: Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J68Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J68 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 J68
Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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Code J68
Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Codes under J68
J68 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
J68.0Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsJ68.1Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsJ68.2Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classifiedJ68.3Other acute and subacute respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsJ68.4Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsJ68.8Other respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsJ68.9Unspecified respiratory condition due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J68.
Code first
- (T51-T65) to identify cause
Use additional code
- code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
- acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J68.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J68.
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 J68 mean?
J68 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors.”
Is J68 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J68 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 J68 located in ICD-10-CM?
J68 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 J68, Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors.
What coding notes are listed for J68?
No inclusion terms are listed for J68 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: (T51-T65) to identify cause. Additional-code instructions: code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:; acute respiratory failure (J96.0-). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.