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J16

Non-billable

Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified

J16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J16.0 for billing.

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

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
  • •ornithosis (A70)
  • •pneumocystosis (B59)
  • •pneumonia NOS (J18.9)

Code first

Notes

  • •, if applicable, any associated condition such as:
  • •abscess (J85.1)
  • •aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J16?
J16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J16 a billable code?
No — J16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J16.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J16?
J16 has 2 more specific child codes, including J16.0, J16.8.
What is excluded from J16?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital pneumonia (P23.-); ornithosis (A70); pneumocystosis (B59); pneumonia NOS (J18.9).

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

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