J70.5
Respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalation
Approximate Synonyms
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Smoke inhalation
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Smoke inhalation injury
Clinical Information
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Pulmonary injury following the breathing in of toxic smoke from burning materials such as plastics, synthetics, building materials, etc. This injury is the most frequent cause of death in burn patients.
Details
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J70.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J70.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J70.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 J70.5 may differ.