J12
⚠ Non-billable
Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Respiratory System
Code
J12
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J12?
ICD-10-CM code J12 represents Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is J12 billable?
No. J12 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is J12 in?
J12 belongs to the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter (J00–J99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the J12 category
J12.0
Adenoviral pneumonia
Billable
J12.1
Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia
Billable
J12.2
Parainfluenza virus pneumonia
Billable
J12.3
Human metapneumovirus pneumonia
Billable
J12.8
Other viral pneumonia
Non-billable
J12.9
Viral pneumonia, unspecified
Billable
J12.81
Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus
Billable
J12.82
Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
Billable
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