ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J15.9
Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J15.9
Inclusion Terms
Pneumonia due to gram-positive bacteria
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J15.9 (Unspecified bacterial pneumonia)
ICD-10-CM code J15.9 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 J15.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J15.9 - Unspecified bacterial 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 Unspecified bacterial pneumonia.