Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J84 is the diagnosis code for Other interstitial pulmonary diseases. This code falls under the section "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 â Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J84. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in J84. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where J84 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J84 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J84 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other interstitial pulmonary diseases". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J84 is located in Section J80-J84 â "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J84 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J84.0, J84.1, J84.2, J84.8, J84.9.
Use J84 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other interstitial pulmonary diseases" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other interstitial pulmonary diseases is J84.
No, J84 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J84 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J84 include: drug-induced interstitial lung disorders (J70.2-J70.4); interstitial emphysema (J98.2).
Yes, J84 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.