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J70.9

Billable
ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agent

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).

Instructional Notes

Code First
  • (T51-T65) to identify the external agent
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J60-J70Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
J70Respiratory conditions due to other external agents
J70.9Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agentBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J70.9:

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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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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