Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis

This code signifies a lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, specifically when it is complicated by an active or inactive tuberculosis infection. It describes a dual pathology where the chronic inflammatory and fibrotic changes of pneumoconiosis are co-occurring with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of pneumoconiosis (e.g., silicosis, asbestosis, coal worker's pneumoconiosis) in a patient who also has a confirmed diagnosis of tuberculosis. Supporting documentation includes chest imaging showing characteristic findings of both conditions, positive sputum cultures or other diagnostic tests for TB, and a history of occupational dust exposure.

• Always code the specific type of pneumoconiosis first (e.g., J62.8 for other specified pneumoconiosis due to other dust) if known, followed by this code.
• Ensure documentation specifies the association between the pneumoconiosis and tuberculosis; mere co-occurrence without a stated association may not warrant this specific code.
• Do not use this code if the tuberculosis is unrelated to or not complicating the pneumoconiosis.