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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonia Right Lower Lobe

ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonia Right Lower Lobe

J18.9
J13

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

Also Known as:
RLL Pneumonia
Right Lower Lobe Lung Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonia Right Lower Lobe

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pneumonia Right Lower Lobe

Use ICD-10 code J18.9 for pneumonia, unspecified organism, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Billable Code
J18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation must specify 'right lower lobe' without 'lobar' or organism.

Applicable To

  • • Pneumonia in the right lower lobe without specified organism

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the lobe and organism if known to avoid default coding to J18.9.

Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae

Billable Code
J13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Culture or lab results confirming Streptococcus pneumoniae

Applicable To

  • • Pneumonia in the right lower lobe due to Streptococcus pneumoniae

Important Notes

  • • Ensure organism identification is documented to use this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J96.xx

Respiratory failure

Use if respiratory failure is documented alongside pneumonia.

R09.81

Dyspnea

Use if dyspnea is a prominent symptom.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is right lower lobe pneumonia coded in ICD-10?

Right lower lobe pneumonia is coded as J18.9 unless 'lobar' is specified, which would require J18.1.

What is the ICD-10 code for pneumonia in the right lower lobe?

The ICD-10 code for pneumonia in the right lower lobe is J18.9, unless a specific organism is identified.

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