J16 ICD-10-CM Code: Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J16Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J16 sits
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Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18)
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Category J16
Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified
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Code J16
Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified
Codes under J16
J16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J16.
Code first
- , if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J16.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
- ornithosis (A70)
- pneumocystosis (B59)
- pneumonia NOS (J18.9)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J16.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J16 mean?
J16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified.”
Is J16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J16 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J16 located in ICD-10-CM?
J16 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18) (J09–J18), under category J16, Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for J16?
No inclusion terms are listed for J16 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: , if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-). Excludes1 notes: congenital pneumonia (P23.-); ornithosis (A70); pneumocystosis (B59); pneumonia NOS (J18.9). No Excludes2 note is listed.