ICD-10-CM J16: Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J16

Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J16

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
  • ornithosis (A70)
  • pneumocystosis (B59)
  • pneumonia NOS (J18.9)
Code First

, if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-)

Code Also
  • , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
  • abscess (J85.1)
  • aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J16):

J16.0 - Chlamydial pneumonia J16.8 - Pneumonia due to other specified infectious organisms

About ICD-10-CM Code J16 (Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms)

ICD-10-CM code J16 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 J16 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J16 - Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified. 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 infectious organisms related to not elsewhere classified.