Question 1

Is J17 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J17 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J17 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J17 represents Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere. 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

When was ICD-10 code J17 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J17 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J17?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J17 is section:J09-J18 (Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J17?

Accepted Answer

Code J17 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: candidial pneumonia (B37.1); chlamydial pneumonia (J16.0); gonorrheal pneumonia (A54.84) and 20 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with J17 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can J17 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, J17 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use J17 as a secondary diagnosis.

J172026

Excludes123Not coded together

Code First4Sequence another code first

Excludes218Not included here

Code Also3Consider additional code

Use Additional Code8Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions