ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J18.2
Hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified organism
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J18.2
Inclusion Terms
- Hypostatic bronchopneumonia
- Passive pneumonia
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J18.2 (Hypostatic pneumonia)
ICD-10-CM code J18.2 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 J18.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J18.2 - Hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified organism. 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 Hypostatic pneumonia related to unspecified organism.