J68.2Billable
Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Upper resp inflam d/t chemicals, gas, fumes and vapors, NEC
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J68
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J68
J68Resp cond d/t inhalation of chemicals, gas, fumes and vaporsJ68.0Bronchitis & pneumonitis d/t chemicals, gas, fumes & vaporsYesJ68.1Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsYesJ68.3Oth ac & subac resp cond d/t chemicals, gas, fumes & vaporsYesJ68.4Chronic resp cond due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsYesJ68.8Oth resp cond due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsYesJ68.9Unsp resp cond due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J68.2?
J68.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified.
Is J68.2 a billable code?
Yes. J68.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J68.2 in?
J68.2 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J68.2 become effective?
J68.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J68.2?
J68.2 belongs to category J68, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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