ICD-10-CM J22: Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J22

Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J22

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

upper respiratory infection (acute) (J06.9)

Inclusion Terms

Acute (lower) respiratory (tract) infection NOS

About ICD-10-CM Code J22 (Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection)

ICD-10-CM code J22 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 J22 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J22 - Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection. 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 acute lower respiratory infection.