Stannosis
ICD-10 J63.5 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of stannosis.
Stannosis, also known as tin lung, is a form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of tin dust or fumes. Clinically, it presents with respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough, dyspnea, and chest pain, which may progress over time as lung function deteriorates. The disease primarily affects the lung parenchyma, leading to inflammation and fibrosis, which can impair gas exchange. The progression of stannosis can vary based on the duration and intensity of exposure to tin, with chronic exposure resulting in more severe lung damage. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough occupational history, pulmonary function tests, and imaging studies such as chest X-rays or CT scans, which may reveal characteristic patterns of lung fibrosis. A definitive diagnosis often requires a combination of clinical evaluation and radiological findings, alongside exclusion of other respiratory conditions.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
J63.5 specifically covers stannosis, which is caused by the inhalation of tin dust or fumes. It is characterized by lung inflammation and fibrosis resulting from chronic exposure to tin.
J63.5 should be used when there is a confirmed diagnosis of stannosis due to tin exposure, differentiating it from other pneumoconioses like asbestosis or silicosis, which have different causative agents.
Documentation should include a detailed occupational history indicating exposure to tin, clinical symptoms, results from pulmonary function tests, and imaging studies that support the diagnosis of stannosis.
