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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella Pneumonia

ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella Pneumonia

J15.0
A41.5

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

Also Known as:
Klebsiella pneumoniae infection
Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella Pneumonia

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

Use ICD-10 code J15.0 for pneumonia due to klebsiella pneumoniae, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae

Billable Code
J15.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed by culture and imaging
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of Klebsiella pneumoniae in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies Klebsiella pneumoniae as the causative agent.

Sepsis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae

Non-Billable
A41.5
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis with Klebsiella pneumoniae as the causative organism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sepsis is documented as present on admission if applicable.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.2

Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when Klebsiella pneumoniae causes secondary conditions like sepsis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Klebsiella pneumonia?

The ICD-10 code for pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae is J15.0. This code is used when the organism is confirmed by culture.

How do you code sepsis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae?

For sepsis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae, use A41.5 as the primary code, with J15.0 for the underlying pneumonia if applicable.

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