J12
Non-billableViral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
J12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J12.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- J00-J99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of your lungs. It causes the air sacs of your lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, depending on what caused it, your age, and your overall health. What causes pneumonia? Bacterial , viral , and fungal infections can cause pneumonia. Bacteria are the most common cause. Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own. It can…
Read more about Pneumonia at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •bronchopneumonia due to viruses other than influenza viruses
Excludes2 — not included here
- •aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during labor and delivery (O74.0)
- •aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during pregnancy (O29)
- •aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during puerperium (O89.0)
- •aspiration pneumonia due to solids and liquids (J69.-)
- •aspiration pneumonia NOS (J69.0)
- •congenital pneumonia (P23.0)
- •congenital rubella pneumonitis (P35.0)
- •interstitial pneumonia NOS (J84.9)
- •lipid pneumonia (J69.1)
- •neonatal aspiration pneumonia (P24.-)
Notes
- •associated abscess, if applicable (J85.1)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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