J69.0

Billable

Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

J69.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J69
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Includes

  • Aspiration pneumonia NOS
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) food (regurgitated)
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) gastric secretions
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) milk
  • Aspiration pneumonia (due to) vomit

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia (J95.4)
  • obstetric aspiration pneumonitis (O74.0)

Notes

  • any associated foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J69.0?
J69.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J69.0 a billable code?
Yes — J69.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from J69.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia (J95.4); obstetric aspiration pneumonitis (O74.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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