J69Header code — not billable

Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J69
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J69

J69.0Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomitYesJ69.1Pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essencesYesJ69.8Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquidsYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J69?

J69 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids.

Is J69 a billable code?

No. J69 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 J69 in?

J69 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J69 become effective?

J69 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J69?

J69 belongs to category J69, which includes 3 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.