J95.851
BillableVentilator associated pneumonia
J95.851 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ventilator associated pneumonia. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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
- •Ventilator associated pneumonitis
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •ventilator lung in newborn (P27.8)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code J95.851?
- J95.851 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Ventilator associated pneumonia". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Is J95.851 a billable code?
- Yes — J95.851 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from J95.851?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): ventilator lung in newborn (P27.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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