community acquired pneumonia icd 10

Community Acquired Pneumonia ICD-10

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a type of pneumonia that occurs in individuals who have not recently been hospitalized or lived in a long-term care facility. It is important for healthcare professionals to accurately code this condition for proper diagnosis and treatment. The ICD-10 code for community-acquired pneumonia is:

• J18.9: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Additional codes may be used to specify the type or cause of pneumonia, including:

• J18.0: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified
• J18.1: Bronchopneumonia, unspecified
• J20.9: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Accurate coding is essential for effective treatment planning, billing, and epidemiological tracking. Always consult updated coding resources or guidelines to ensure compliance with the latest standards.