ICD-10 Code J67.6 – Maple-bark-stripper’s lung (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J67.6 – Maple-bark-stripper’s lung
What it is
Maple-bark-stripper’s lung is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis linked to inhaling dust from moldy maple bark. Use this code when documentation identifies this specific occupational or environmental exposure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records may note cough, shortness of breath, or other hypersensitivity pneumonitis findings after exposure to maple bark dust.
When to use this code
Use J67.6 when the provider documents maple-bark-stripper’s lung, maple bark dust exposure, or hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by that exposure. It fits occupational cases where the exposure source is clearly stated.
If the chart only says interstitial lung disease, pneumonitis, or allergy without naming maple bark, do not assume this code. Check documentation for the specific cause.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for other hypersensitivity pneumonitis types, asthma, or nonspecific respiratory symptoms. If the exposure is different or unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the named exposure only when the record ties the lung disease to maple bark dust, not merely to workplace respiratory irritation.