ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J68.4
Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J68.4
chronic pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.1)
- , if applicable, chronic conditions, such as:
- emphysema (J43.-)
- obliterative bronchiolitis (J44.81)
- pulmonary fibrosis (J84.10)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J68.4 (Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals)
ICD-10-CM code J68.4 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 J68.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J68.4 - Chronic respiratory conditions due to 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 Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals related to gases, fumes and vapors.