J16
Non-billablePneumonia due to oth infectious organisms, NEC
Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •allergic or eosinophilic pneumoniaJ82
- •aspiration pneumonia NOSJ69.0
- •meconium pneumoniaP24.01
- •neonatal aspiration pneumoniaP24
- •pneumonia due to solids and liquidsJ69
- •congenital pneumoniaP23.9
- •lipid pneumoniaJ69.1
- •rheumatic pneumoniaI00
- •ventilator associated pneumoniaJ95.851
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, where applicable, to identify:
- •exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ77.22
- •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal periodP96.81
- •history of tobacco dependenceZ87.891
- •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ57.31
- •tobacco dependenceF17
- •tobacco useZ72.0
- •code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugsZ16
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
- •abscessJ85.1
- •aspiration pneumoniaJ69
Child Codes (2)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pneumonia due to oth infectious organisms, nec?
The ICD-10-CM code for pneumonia due to oth infectious organisms, nec is J16. The full clinical description is "Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified". J16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J16 represents “Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J16 a billable code?
No, J16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under J16.
What chapter is J16 in?
J16 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J16?
J16 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital pneumonia (P23.-); ornithosis (A70); pneumocystosis (B59); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under J16?
J16 has 2 child codes, including: J16.0 (Chlamydial pneumonia), J16.8 (Pneumonia due to other specified infectious organisms).
Are additional codes required with J16?
Yes, when using J16, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0); code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for J16?
J16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494644. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J16 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pneumonia due to oth infectious organisms, nec affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J16?
J16 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA40.Z (Pneumonia, organism unspecified).
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