ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Asbestosis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Asbestosis (occupational)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Asbestosis
The ICD-10-CM code for Asbestosis is J61 (Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers).
Don't report J61 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: pleural plaque with asbestosis (J92.0) and pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 196 (Interstitial Lung Disease with MCC, relative weight 1.8336), DRG 197 (Interstitial Lung Disease with CC, relative weight 0.9492) and DRG 198 (Interstitial Lung Disease without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7259), in MDC 04 (Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for J61)
Common questions about Asbestosis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Asbestosis?
- J61 — Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers.
Is J61 billable?
- Yes. J61 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J61 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J61 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J61 a CC or MCC?
- No. J61 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.