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ICD-10-CM Code for Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors J68

ICD-10 code J68 for Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Code first (T51-T65) to identify cause
Use additional code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)
 
J68 Respiratory conditions due to inhalation of chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified
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Other acute and subacute respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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Other respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
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Unspecified respiratory condition due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors

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