ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) radiation: J70.0
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) radiation" to J70.0, Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation. J70.0 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in J70
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- J70Respiratory conditions due to other external agentsHeader
- J70.0Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiationBillable
- J70.1Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiationBillable
- J70.2Acute drug-induced interstitial lung disordersBillable
- J70.3Chronic drug-induced interstitial lung disordersBillable
- J70.4Drug-induced interstitial lung disorders, unspecifiedBillable
- J70.5Respiratory conditions due to smoke inhalationBillable
- J70.8Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agentsBillable
- J70.9Respiratory conditions due to unspecified external agentBillable
Use additional code
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Use additional code (W88-W90, X39.0-) to identify the external cause
Related pages
- J70.0 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category J70Every code under it
- Chapter 10Diseases of the respiratory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) radiation?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) radiation" to J70.0, Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation. J70.0 is a billable code.
Is J70.0 billable?
Yes. J70.0 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to J70.0?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 "use additional code" note for J70.0 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J70.0 in?
Chapter 10. Diseases of the respiratory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.