J62Header code — not billable

Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J62
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J62

J62.0Pneumoconiosis due to talc dustYesJ62.8Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silicaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J62?

J62 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica.

Is J62 a billable code?

No. J62 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is J62 in?

J62 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J62 become effective?

J62 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J62?

J62 belongs to category J62, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.