J69.8
Billable codePneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids
The ICD-10 code for pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids is J69.8.
Clinical notes
Code first
This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. Coding convention requires the underlying (etiology) code to be sequenced first, with this code listed second.
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Pneumonitis due to aspiration of blood
- Pneumonitis due to aspiration of detergent
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code represents a manifestation. Documentation should identify the underlying condition, which must be coded first.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- J69.0Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J69.1Pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essences
- J69.8Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 5078
Associated MS-DRGs
J69.8 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.