ICD-10-CM J68: Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J68

Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J68

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

pulmonary edema (acute) (chronic) NOS (J81.-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

chronic pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.1)

Code First

(T51-T65) to identify cause

Use Additional Code
  • code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
  • acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)
Inclusion Terms

Chemical bronchitis (acute)

Inclusion Terms

Chemical pulmonary edema (acute) (chronic)

Inclusion Terms

Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome

Code Also
  • , if applicable, chronic conditions, such as:
  • emphysema (J43.-)
  • obliterative bronchiolitis (J44.81)
  • pulmonary fibrosis (J84.10)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J68):

J68.0 - Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors J68.1 - Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors J68.2 - Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified J68.3 - Other acute and subacute respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors J68.4 - Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors J68.8 - Other respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors J68.9 - Unspecified respiratory condition due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors

About ICD-10-CM Code J68 (Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals)

ICD-10-CM code J68 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 J68 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J68 - Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors. 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 Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals related to gases, fumes and vapors.