Air conditioner and humidifier lung
ICD-10 J67.7 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of air conditioner and humidifier lung.
Air conditioner and humidifier lung, classified under the ICD-10 code J67.7, refers to a form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by inhalation of organic dust or chemicals from air conditioning systems and humidifiers. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, fever, and malaise, often exacerbated by exposure to contaminated air. The condition primarily affects the lungs, leading to inflammation of the alveoli and interstitial lung tissue. Disease progression can vary; acute cases may resolve with removal from exposure, while chronic cases can lead to pulmonary fibrosis if exposure continues. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough patient history, identifying potential environmental exposures, and imaging studies such as chest X-rays or CT scans, which may reveal ground-glass opacities or reticular patterns. Pulmonary function tests can also aid in assessing the extent of lung involvement.
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
J67.7 specifically covers hypersensitivity pneumonitis related to exposure from air conditioning systems and humidifiers, often linked to mold or bacteria growth in these devices.
J67.7 should be used when the patient's respiratory symptoms are directly linked to exposure from air conditioning or humidifier systems, differentiating it from other pneumonitis codes that may not specify the source.
Documentation should include a detailed history of exposure to air conditioning or humidifier systems, clinical symptoms, results from imaging studies, and any pulmonary function tests performed.
