Question 1

Is section:J09-J18 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:J09-J18 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code section:J09-J18 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:J09-J18 represents Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18). This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code section:J09-J18?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:J09-J18 is J00-J99 (Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from section:J09-J18?

Accepted Answer

Code section:J09-J18 has Type 2 Excludes including: allergic or eosinophilic pneumonia (J82); aspiration pneumonia NOS (J69.0); meconium pneumonia (P24.01) and 6 more conditions. These conditions are not included in section:J09-J18 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with section:J09-J18?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding section:J09-J18, consider adding codes for: code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J09-J182026

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail