ICD-10-CM J95.851: Ventilator associated pneumonia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J95.851

Ventilator associated pneumonia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J95.851

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

ventilator lung in newborn (P27.8)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the organism, if known (B95.-, B96.-, B97.-)

Inclusion Terms

Ventilator associated pneumonitis

Parent Code (Less Specific):

J95 - Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code J95.851 (Ventilator associated pneumonia)

ICD-10-CM code J95.851 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 J95.851 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J95.851 - Ventilator associated 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 Ventilator associated pneumonia.