ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J13
Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J13
- congenital pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae (P23.6)
- lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism (J18.1)
- pneumonia due to other streptococci (J15.3-J15.4)
, if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-)
Bronchopneumonia due to S. pneumoniae
- , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
- abscess (J85.1)
- aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)
About ICD-10-CM Code J13 (Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae)
ICD-10-CM code J13 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 J13 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J13 - Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. 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 Streptococcus pneumoniae.