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J69

Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system

Section: J60-J70 - Lung diseases due to external agents

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Codes also, if applicable, other types of pneumonias

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with J69

  • neonatal aspiration syndromes (P24.-)
  • J95.4 - postprocedural pneumonitis (J95.4)

Specific Codes (3)

J69.0Billable

Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

J69.1Billable

Pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essences

J69.8Billable

Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids

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