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J15.6

Non-billable

Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria

J15.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J15.61 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J15
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J15.6?
J15.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J15.6 a billable code?
No — J15.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J15.61) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J15.6?
J15.6 has 2 more specific child codes, including J15.61, J15.69.

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

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