Question 1

Is J67 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J67 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J67 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J67 represents Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J67?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J67 is section:J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from J67?

Accepted Answer

Code J67 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pneumonitis due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with J67 as they represent different diagnoses.

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