J12
Non-billableViral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
J12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J12.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- J00-J99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
Includes
- •bronchopneumonia due to viruses other than influenza viruses
Excludes2 — not included here
- •aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during labor and delivery (O74.0)
- •aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during pregnancy (O29)
- •aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during puerperium (O89.0)
- •aspiration pneumonia due to solids and liquids (J69.-)
- •aspiration pneumonia NOS (J69.0)
- •congenital pneumonia (P23.0)
- •congenital rubella pneumonitis (P35.0)
- •interstitial pneumonia NOS (J84.9)
- •lipid pneumonia (J69.1)
- •neonatal aspiration pneumonia (P24.-)
Notes
- •associated abscess, if applicable (J85.1)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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