ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J12.81
Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J12.81
Inclusion Terms
Severe acute respiratory syndrome NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J12.81 (Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus)
ICD-10-CM code J12.81 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 J12.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J12.81 - Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus. 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 Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus.