Question 1

Is J61 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J61 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J61 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J61 represents Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers. 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

When was ICD-10 code J61 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J61 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J61?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J61 is section:J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J61?

Accepted Answer

Code J61 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pleural plaque with asbestosis (J92.0); pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65). These conditions cannot be coded together with J61 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

What age group is ICD-10 code J61 intended for?

Accepted Answer

Code J61 is intended for adult patients (ages 15 and older). Using this code for young children may trigger an age conflict edit. This is a Medicare Code Editor (MCE) validation rule.

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Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Use Additional Code7Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Also Known As7Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions