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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

J68Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors

Not billable — use a more specific code

J68 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 7 more specific codes beneath it.Short description: Resp cond d/t inhalation of chemicals, gas, fumes and vapors

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About J68

J68 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors. It belongs to block J60-J70 (lung diseases due to external agents) and chapter 10 (diseases of the respiratory system). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 7 subcodes must be used instead.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: J68.0 (vapors), J68.1 (vapors), J68.2 (classified), J68.3 (vapors), J68.4 (vapors), J68.8 (vapors) and J68.9 (vapors).

Code first: (T51-T65) to identify cause.

Use an additional code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as: acute respiratory failure (J96.0-).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Specific codes under J68

Coding notes

Code firstSequence the underlying condition first
Use additional codeAdd a secondary code to fully describe the condition
  • code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
  • acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to J68.

Broader instructions also apply from J60-J70 Lung diseases due to external agents and Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about J68

Is J68 billable?

No. J68 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.