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ICD-10 Code J67.9: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
block
J60-J70Lung diseases due to external agents
category
J67Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
currentJ67
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Allergic alveolitis (extrinsic) NOS
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis NOS
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
PulmonologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
Sibling codes
J67.0Farmer's lungbillableJ67.1BagassosisbillableJ67.2Bird fancier's lungbillableJ67.3SuberosisbillableJ67.4Maltworker's lungbillableJ67.5Mushroom-worker's lungbillableJ67.6Maple-bark-stripper's lungbillableJ67.7Air conditioner and humidifier lungbillableJ67.8Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to other organic dustsbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 94761high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; MULTIPLE DETERMINATIONS (EG, DURING EXERCISE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94760high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; SINGLE DETERMINATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94621high
CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING, INCLUDING MEASUREMENTS OF MINUTE VENTILATION, CO2 PRODUCTION, O2 UPTAKE, AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC RECORDINGS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 31720high
CATHETER ASPIRATION (SEPARATE PROCEDURE); NASOTRACHEAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71260high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71250high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 1388771001high
Bronchiolocentric interstitial pneumonia due to fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388770000high
Bronchiolocentric interstitial pneumonia due to non-fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 233695003high
Dry rot lung
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 37471005high
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388637000high
Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia with fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388590007high
Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis due to hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
J67.9
Common synonyms
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dustHypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
Frequently asked questions
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