Is J12.8 a billable code?
No. J12.8 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J12.8: Other viral pneumonia
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J12.8 groups related diagnoses under other viral pneumonia. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J12.8
- J12.81Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus
- J12.82Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
- J12.89Other viral pneumonia
Other codes in J12 Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
J12.8 questions
What does J12.8 mean?
J12.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other viral pneumonia. It is in chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.