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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia

ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia

J15.0
B96.1

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

Also Known as:
K. pneumoniae pneumonia
Klebsiella lung infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia

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

  • • Presence of lobar consolidation and positive culture for Klebsiella pneumoniae

Applicable To

  • • Lobar pneumonia due to Klebsiella

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laboratory confirmation of Klebsiella pneumoniae before using this code.

Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B96.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae in cultures related to the condition

Important Notes

  • • This code should never be used as a primary diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.1

Klebsiella pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use as a secondary code when Klebsiella pneumoniae is identified as the cause of a condition other than pneumonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code pneumonia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae?

Code J15.0 is used for pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae, requiring laboratory confirmation of the organism.

What is the ICD-10 code for Klebsiella pneumoniae?

ICD-10 code J15.0 is used for pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae, while B96.1 is used for Klebsiella pneumoniae causing other conditions.

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