2025 ICD-10-CM code J69.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Diseases of the respiratory system - Pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essences 10 Feed
Pneumonitis due to the inhalation of oils and essences. Also known as exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
Medical necessity must be demonstrated by linking symptoms and clinical findings to oil and essence exposure. Ruling out other causes of pneumonitis is essential.
Physicians specializing in respiratory medicine (pulmonologists) are primarily responsible for diagnosing and managing this condition. They may collaborate with other specialists like radiologists and pathologists. General practitioners may also encounter and initially manage this condition.
In simple words: Lung inflammation from breathing in oils or essences.
Inflammation of lung tissue caused by inhaling oils and essences. This condition is distinct from endogenous lipoid pneumonia.
Example 1: A 60-year-old aromatherapy enthusiast presents with chronic cough and shortness of breath after prolonged exposure to essential oil diffusers. Imaging reveals lipoid pneumonia, and the diagnosis is confirmed as J69.1., A child accidentally ingests mineral oil and develops symptoms of aspiration pneumonia, later diagnosed as pneumonitis due to oils and essences (J69.1)., An individual working in a cosmetics factory, chronically exposed to oil-based aerosols, experiences recurring respiratory symptoms. Examination confirms the diagnosis of pneumonitis due to inhalation of oils and essences (J69.1).
Documentation must include:• Detailed history of exposure to oils and essences.• Clinical findings such as cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain.• Imaging studies (chest X-ray, CT scan) showing lung abnormalities.• Laboratory tests for infections, if necessary.• Histological evidence from lung biopsy, when available, is ideal.
** Excludes endogenous lipoid pneumonia (J84.89). For accidental ingestion or aspiration, additional codes may be necessary.
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