J12 — Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
Part of Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system , block Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18) .
Official Notes
Includes
bronchopneumonia due to viruses other than influenza viruses
Code Also
associated abscess, if applicable ( J85.1 )
Excludes2
aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during labor and delivery ( O74.0 )
Excludes2
aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during pregnancy ( O29 )
Excludes2
aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during puerperium ( O89.0 )
Excludes2
aspiration pneumonia due to solids and liquids ( J69 .-)
Excludes2
aspiration pneumonia NOS ( J69.0 )
Excludes2
congenital pneumonia ( P23.0 )
Excludes2
congenital rubella pneumonitis ( P35.0 )
Excludes2
interstitial pneumonia NOS ( J84.9 )
Excludes2
lipid pneumonia ( J69.1 )
Excludes2
neonatal aspiration pneumonia ( P24 .-)
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite J12.
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