J12

Non-billable

Viral 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.-)

Code first

Notes

  • associated abscess, if applicable (J85.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J12?
J12 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J12 a billable code?
No — J12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J12.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J12?
J12 has 6 more specific child codes, including J12.0, J12.1, J12.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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