J64
Billable

Unspecified pneumoconiosis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Unspecified pneumoconiosis?

ICD-10-CM J64 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified pneumoconiosis. This code falls under the section "Lung diseases due to external agents" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for J64

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J64. They are mutually exclusive:

  • pneumonoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where J64 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeJ64 — Unspecified pneumoconiosis
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is J64 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, J64 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does J64 mean?

J64 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified pneumoconiosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is J64 in?

J64 is located in Section J60-J70 — "Lung diseases due to external agents" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use J64?

Use J64 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified pneumoconiosis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Unspecified pneumoconiosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified pneumoconiosis is J64.

Can J64 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, J64 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is J64 in?

J64 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from J64?

Type 1 Excludes for J64 include: pneumonoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65).

Is J64 valid for 2026?

Yes, J64 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
J64
Unspecified pneumoconiosis
Billable / Specific Code
10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J60-J70 — Lung diseases due to external agents
2026 ICD-10-CM