ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for radiation poisoning
Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Poisoning (acute) › radiation”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding radiation poisoning
The ICD-10-CM code for radiation poisoning is J70.0 (Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation).
Within J70 (respiratory conditions due to other external agents), J70.0 is specifically for acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation. Related codes cover chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiation (J70.1), acute drug-induced interstitial lung disorders (J70.2), chronic drug-induced interstitial lung disorders (J70.3), drug-induced interstitial lung disorders, unspecified (J70.4), respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalation (J70.5), respiratory conditions due to other specified external agents (J70.8) and respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agent (J70.9).
Use an additional code (W88-W90, X39.0-) to identify the external cause.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about radiation poisoning ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for radiation poisoning?
- J70.0 — Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation.
Is J70.0 billable?
- Yes. J70.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J70.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J70.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J70.0 a CC or MCC?
- J70.0 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.