J09.X

Non-billable

Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus

J09.X is the ICD-10-CM code for Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J09.X1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J09
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is the flu? The flu, also called influenza, is a respiratory infection caused by viruses. Each year, millions of Americans get sick with the flu. Sometimes it causes mild illness. But it can also be serious or even deadly, especially for people over 65, newborn babies, and people with certain chronic illnesses. What causes the flu? The flu is caused by flu viruses that spread from person to person. When someone…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Avian influenza
  • Bird influenza
  • Influenza A/H5N1
  • Influenza of other animal origin, not bird or swine
  • Swine influenza virus (viruses that normally cause infections in pigs)

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J09.X?
J09.X is the ICD-10-CM code for "Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J09.X a billable code?
No — J09.X is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J09.X1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J09.X?
J09.X has 4 more specific child codes, including J09.X1, J09.X2, J09.X3.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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