J62.8

Applicable To

• Silicosis NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Pneumoconiosis due to silica

• Silicosis

Clinical Information

• A form of pneumoconiosis resulting from inhalation of dust containing crystalline form of silicon dioxide, usually in the form of quartz. Amorphous silica is relatively nontoxic.

• An occupational lung disorder caused by the inhalation of silica dust. It results in the inflammation and scarring of the upper lobes of the lungs. It may be an acute or chronic disorder. In the acute form, patients develop shortness of breath, fever, and cyanosis. In the chronic form patients, develop progressive shortness of breath.

Details

• J62.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J62.8 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J62.8 – other international versions of ICD-10 J62.8 may differ.