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J62 - Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica


The ICD 10 Code for Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica is listed as J62.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: J62
Description: Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
  • Includes: silicotic fibrosis (massive) of lung
  • Excludes1: pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)
Chapter Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of J62:
J62.0 - Pneumoconiosis due to talc dust
J62.8 - Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica