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    ICD-10-CM Code For Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group J69 includes pneumonitis caused by the aspiration or inhalation of solids and liquids, encompassing chemical pneumonitis, aspiration pneumonitis, and related inflammatory lung conditions due to foreign material. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios where inhaled or aspirated substances produce pulmonary inflammation, capturing severity, presence of infection, and involvement of lung parenchyma. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM J69 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM J69: Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group J69 describes pneumonitis resulting from aspiration or inhalation of solids and liquids affecting the lungs. These diagnoses target pulmonary inflammation caused by foreign material entering the airways and alveoli. Accurate coding is important for complete clinical documentation and influences reimbursement through correct claim submission.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when clinical documentation indicates pneumonitis is attributable to inhaled or aspirated material rather than primary infectious or chronic interstitial causes. Select the most specific code that reflects the substance involved and the presence or absence of associated infection or complications.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    3 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    J69.0Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
    J69.1Pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essences
    J69.8Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    177Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC
    178Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with CC
    179Respiratory Infections and Inflammations without CC/MCC
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An elderly nursing home resident with advanced dysphagia and recurrent aspiration events presents to the emergency department with acute onset fever, cough, hypoxemia, and new infiltrates on chest imaging after a witnessed aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions. The acute inflammatory response of the lungs to aspirated saliva and food particles prompts assignment of a pneumonitis due to solids and liquids diagnosis. Typical codes: J69.0, J69.1
    • A middle-aged patient with a history of alcoholism and recent binge drinking develops progressive cough, low-grade fever, and weight loss over weeks after multiple episodes of vomiting and likely aspiration of gastric contents; chest imaging shows subacute bilateral lower-lobe infiltrates without clear bacterial consolidation. Because the pulmonary inflammation is attributable to aspiration of gastric contents and other liquids, a code from this group is used to describe the condition. Typical codes: J69.0, J69.8
    • A hospitalized patient in the ICU on enteral tube feeds experiences sudden respiratory deterioration with new pulmonary infiltrates following a tube-feed bolus and signs of chemical pneumonitis rather than infection; this is documented as lung injury from aspirated feeding material complicating the primary admission. A diagnosis from this group is assigned to capture pneumonitis due to aspirated feeds as a comorbidity affecting care. Typical codes: J69.1, J69.8

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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