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ICD-10-CM Code for Coalworker's pneumoconiosis J60

ICD-10 code J60 for Coalworker's pneumoconiosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
Anthracosilicosis
Anthracosis
Black lung disease
Coalworker's lung
Excludes1: coalworker pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)

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