J16

Non-billable

Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified

J16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J16.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What 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.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
  • ornithosis (A70)
  • pneumocystosis (B59)
  • pneumonia NOS (J18.9)

Code first

Notes

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

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J16?
J16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J16 a billable code?
No — J16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J16.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J16?
J16 has 2 more specific child codes, including J16.0, J16.8.
What is excluded from J16?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital pneumonia (P23.-); ornithosis (A70); pneumocystosis (B59); pneumonia NOS (J18.9).

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

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