J68Non-billable (header)
Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases…
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Sub-codes of J68(7)
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J68.0Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes an…✓ BillableJ68.1Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors✓ BillableJ68.2Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fume…✓ BillableJ68.3Other acute and subacute respiratory conditions due to chemi…✓ BillableJ68.4Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fume…✓ BillableJ68.8Other respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes …✓ BillableJ68.9Unspecified respiratory condition due to chemicals, gases, f…✓ Billable
Notes
- ℹcode to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
- ℹacute respiratory failure (J96.0-)
Code Hierarchy
┌10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)├J60-J70Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)├J68Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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