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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
*This code includes silicosis due to talc, also known as "talcosis" | *This code includes silicosis due to talc, also known as "talcosis" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc Talc] IS a silica) | ||
{{ICD10 Guideline Inhalation}} | {{ICD10 Guideline Inhalation}} |
Revision as of 14:31, 6 September 2018
ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Silicosis of the lung (pneumoconiosis) |
ICD10 code: | J62 |
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Restrictive Lung Disease, Pneumoconiosis |
Charlson/ALERT Scale: | Chronic pulmonary disease |
APACHE Como Component: | Respiratory |
APACHE Acute Component: | none |
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External ICD10 Documentation |
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Additional Info
- This code includes silicosis due to talc, also known as "talcosis" (Talc IS a silica)
Inhalation
When substances other than air are inhaled they can cause various problems; if one is present, others might be.
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