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BillablePulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHInterstitial lung disease is the name for a large group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis . Breathing in dust or other particles in the air is responsible for some types of interstitial lung diseases. Specific types include: Black lung disease among coal miners, from inhaling coal dust Farmer's lung,…
Read more about Interstitial Lung Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Chemical pulmonary edema (acute) (chronic)
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •pulmonary edema (acute) (chronic) NOS (J81.-)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- MethylprednisoloneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Triamcinolone Acetonide, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code J68.1?
- J68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Is J68.1 a billable code?
- Yes — J68.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from J68.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): pulmonary edema (acute) (chronic) NOS (J81.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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