ICD-10 Code J62 – Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J62 – Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
What it is
J62 identifies pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling silica-containing dust, a chronic lung disease from occupational exposure. Use it when the record documents silica dust as the cause of the lung condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include chronic cough, shortness of breath, and imaging evidence of interstitial lung disease or upper-lobe nodules consistent with silica exposure.
When to use this code
Use J62 when the clinician states pneumoconiosis, silicosis, or silica-related lung disease due to dust containing silica. It may appear in workers with mining, sandblasting, quarrying, or similar exposure histories. Code only when the documentation links the lung disease to silica dust.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific respiratory symptoms or for pneumoconiosis from other dusts, such as coal or asbestos. Check documentation if the cause of the lung disease is not clearly stated.
Coding tip
Capture the exact occupational exposure and the provider’s causal wording to support J62.