ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P23.6
Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P23.6
Use Additional Code
code (B95-B96) to identify organism
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital pneumonia due to Hemophilus influenzae
- Congenital pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Congenital pneumonia due to Mycoplasma
- Congenital pneumonia due to Streptococcus, except group B
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P23.6 (Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents)
ICD-10-CM code P23.6 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 P23.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P23.6 - Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents. 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 Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents.