ICD-10-CM · J18.9
ICD-10 J18.9: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Pneumonia without identified pathogen.
Code
J18.9
Category
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Clinical context
Pneumonia without identified pathogen.
Documentation requirements
- Imaging confirming infiltrate
- Clinical presentation
Common related procedures
- 71045 CXR
- Sputum culture
Common payer denial patterns
- Update to specific organism code when culture returns
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 J18.9 mean?
Pneumonia, unspecified organism
When is this code documented?
Pneumonia without identified pathogen.
What documentation supports this code?
Imaging confirming infiltrate; Clinical presentation.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Update to specific organism code when culture returns.
Related diagnoses
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