ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J15.4
Pneumonia due to other streptococci
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J15.4
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B (J15.3)
- pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae (J13)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J15.4 (Pneumonia due to other streptococci)
ICD-10-CM code J15.4 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 J15.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J15.4 - Pneumonia due to other streptococci. 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 other streptococci.