ICD-10-CM J12: Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J12

Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J12

Includes Notes

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.-)
Code First

associated influenza, if applicable (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-)

Code First

COVID-19 (U07.1)

Inclusion Terms

RSV pneumonia

Inclusion Terms

Severe acute respiratory syndrome NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Pneumonia due to 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
  • Pneumonia due to COVID-19
Code Also

associated abscess, if applicable (J85.1)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J12):

J12.0 - Adenoviral pneumonia J12.1 - Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia J12.2 - Parainfluenza virus pneumonia J12.3 - Human metapneumovirus pneumonia J12.8 - Other viral pneumonia J12.81 - Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus J12.82 - Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019 J12.89 - Other viral pneumonia J12.9 - Viral pneumonia, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code J12 (Viral pneumonia)

ICD-10-CM code J12 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J12 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J12 - Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Viral pneumonia related to not elsewhere classified.