J13

Billable

Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae

J13 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Pneumococci are a type of streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria spread through contact with people who are ill or by healthy people who carry the bacteria in the back of their nose. Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. The most common types of infections are: Ear infections Sinus infections Pneumonia Sepsis Meningitis How the diagnosis is made depends upon where the infection is. Your doctor will do a…

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

Includes

  • Bronchopneumonia due to S. pneumoniae

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • congenital pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae (P23.6)
  • lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism (J18.1)
  • pneumonia due to other streptococci (J15.3-J15.4)

Code first

Notes

  • , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
  • abscess (J85.1)
  • aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J13?
J13 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J13 a billable code?
Yes — J13 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from J13?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae (P23.6); lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism (J18.1); pneumonia due to other streptococci (J15.3-J15.4).

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

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