ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code J70.4: Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders, unspecified
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 drug-induced interstitial lung disorders, unspecified 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
J70Respiratory conditions due to other external agents
currentJ70
Official coding notes
Applicable to
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- interstitial pneumonia NOS (J84.9)
- lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (J84.2)
Use additional code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
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
J70.0Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiationcodeJ70.1Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiationcodeJ70.2Acute drug-induced interstitial lung disorderscodeJ70.3Chronic drug-induced interstitial lung disorderscodeJ70.5Respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalationcodeJ70.8Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agentscodeJ70.9Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agentcode
Sibling codes
J70.0Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiationbillableJ70.1Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiationbillableJ70.2Acute drug-induced interstitial lung disordersbillableJ70.3Chronic drug-induced interstitial lung disordersbillableJ70.5Respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalationbillableJ70.8Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agentsbillableJ70.9Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agentbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 94642high
AEROSOL INHALATION OF PENTAMIDINE FOR PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII PNEUMONIA TREATMENT OR PROPHYLAXIS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94728high
AIRWAY RESISTANCE BY OSCILLOMETRY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 00532high
ANESTHESIA FOR ACCESS TO CENTRAL VENOUS CIRCULATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 01420high
ANESTHESIA FOR ALL CAST APPLICATIONS, REMOVAL, OR REPAIR INVOLVING KNEE JOINT
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 01730high
ANESTHESIA FOR ALL CLOSED PROCEDURES ON HUMERUS AND ELBOW
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 01380high
ANESTHESIA FOR ALL CLOSED PROCEDURES ON KNEE JOINT
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 1395851001high
Alveolar macrophage pneumonia caused by medication
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388610002high
Bronchiolocentric interstitial pneumonia caused by medication
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 196051003high
Drug-induced interstitial lung disorder
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 427046006high
Drug-induced pneumonitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388636009high
Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia caused by medication
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388501003high
Organising pneumonia caused by medication
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
J70.4
Common synonyms
Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders, unspecifiedDrug-induced interstitial lung disorders
Frequently asked questions
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