ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J62
Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J62
silicotic fibrosis (massive) of lung
pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)
Silicosis NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J62):
About ICD-10-CM Code J62 (Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica)
ICD-10-CM code J62 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J62 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J62 - Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica.