J65

Billable code

Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis

The ICD-10 code for pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis is J65.

Clinical notes

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Any condition in J60-J64 with tuberculosis, any type in A15
Silicotuberculosis

Use additional code

This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.

code, if applicable, for associated cachexia (E88.A)

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Related codes in this category

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.

505Approximate match

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Associated MS-DRGs

J65 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.

Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.