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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 First

associated influenza, if applicable ( J09.X1 , J10.0- , J11.0- )

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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