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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bibasilar Pneumonia

ICD-10 Coding for Bibasilar Pneumonia

J18.0
J18.1
J18.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bibasilar pneumonia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Basal Pneumonia
Lower Lobe Pneumonia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bibasilar Pneumonia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bibasilar Pneumonia

Use ICD-10 code J18.0 for bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism

Billable Code
J18.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Imaging shows patchy bilateral infiltrates

Applicable To

  • • Bibasilar bronchopneumonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies bronchopneumonia if using this code.

Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism

Billable Code
J18.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bibasilar lobar pneumonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lobar pneumonia if using this code.

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Billable Code
J18.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified bibasilar pneumonia

Important Notes

  • • Query for more specificity if possible to avoid using this unspecified code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bibasilar pneumonia?

The ICD-10 code for bibasilar pneumonia can be J18.0 for bronchopneumonia or J18.1 for lobar pneumonia, depending on the type specified.

How should bibasilar pneumonia be documented?

Document bibasilar pneumonia by specifying the type (lobar or bronchopneumonia) and organism if known, to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding.

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