J68.2

Billable
ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified

Metadata & Insights
  • •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J60-J70Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
J68Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J68.2Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J68.2:

categoryJ68
Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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blockJ60-J70
Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
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chapterCH10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to J68.2. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

1 raw paths
Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation)1 unique routes
respiratory, upper
due to
chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (inhalation)→J68.2

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 205
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with MCC
DRG 206
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses without MCC

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