ICD-10-CM J15.212: Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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About ICD-10-CM Code J15.212 (Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

ICD-10-CM code J15.212 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 J15.212 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J15.212 - Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. 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 Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.