Is J16 a billable code?
No. J16 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J16: Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J16 groups related diagnoses under pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J16
J16 questions
What does J16 mean?
J16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified. 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.