J12.8
Non-billableOther viral pneumonia
J12.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other viral pneumonia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J12.81 for billing.
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…
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