J69 vs J95.860
J69 (Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids) compared with J95.860 (Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. J95.860 carries an Excludes2 note covering J69: “aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| J69Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids | J95.860Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) |
| Definition | Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (J69). | Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J95.860). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources