Is J68 a billable code?
No. J68 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J68: Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J68 groups related diagnoses under respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J68
- J68.0Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
- J68.1Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
- J68.2Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified
- J68.3Other acute and subacute respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
- J68.4Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
- J68.8Other respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
- J68.9Unspecified respiratory condition due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J68 questions
What does J68 mean?
J68 is the ICD-10-CM code for Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors. It is in chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.