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ICD-10-CM Code for Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified J68.2

ICD-10 code J68.2 for Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, not elsewhere classified

J68

Code first (T51-T65) to identify cause

Use additional code to identify associated respiratory conditions, such as:
acute respiratory failure (J96.0-)

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