J15
Bacterial pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
Non-billableCategory
Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Section: J09-J18 - Influenza and pneumonia
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- bronchopneumonia due to bacteria other than S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with J15
Code First
- , if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-)
Code Also
- , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
- abscess (J85.1)
- aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)
Specific Codes (10)
J15.0Billable
Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
J15.1Billable
Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas
J15.2Category
Pneumonia due to staphylococcus
J15.3Billable
Pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B
J15.4Billable
Pneumonia due to other streptococci
J15.5Billable
Pneumonia due to Escherichia coli
J15.6Category
Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
J15.7Billable
Pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
J15.8Billable
Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria
J15.9Billable
Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
