ICD-10-CM J12.8: Other viral pneumonia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J12.8

Other viral pneumonia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J12.8

Code First

COVID-19 (U07.1)

Inclusion Terms

Severe acute respiratory syndrome NOS

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

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code J12.8 (Other viral pneumonia)

ICD-10-CM code J12.8 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 J12.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J12.8 - Other viral pneumonia. 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 Other viral pneumonia.