ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Detergent asthma
Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Asthma, asthmatic (bronchial) (catarrh) (spasmodic) › detergent”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Detergent asthma
The ICD-10-CM code for Detergent asthma is J69.8 (Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids).
Within J69, choose J69.8 (other solids and liquids) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: food and vomit (J69.0) and oils and essences (J69.1).
Code first: (T51-T65) to identify substance.
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about Detergent asthma ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Detergent asthma?
- J69.8 — Pneumonitis due to inhalation of other solids and liquids.
Is J69.8 billable?
- Yes. J69.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J69.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J69.8 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J69.8 a CC or MCC?
- J69.8 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.