J15.9Billable
Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J15
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J15
J15Bacterial pneumonia, not elsewhere classifiedJ15.0Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniaeYesJ15.1Pneumonia due to PseudomonasYesJ15.2Pneumonia due to staphylococcusJ15.20Pneumonia due to staphylococcus, unspecifiedYesJ15.21Pneumonia due to staphylococcus aureusJ15.211Pneumonia due to methicillin suscep staphYesJ15.212Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureusYesJ15.29Pneumonia due to other staphylococcusYesJ15.3Pneumonia due to streptococcus, group BYesJ15.4Pneumonia due to other streptococciYesJ15.5Pneumonia due to Escherichia coliYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J15.9?
J15.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified bacterial pneumonia.
Is J15.9 a billable code?
Yes. J15.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J15.9 in?
J15.9 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J15.9 become effective?
J15.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J15.9?
J15.9 belongs to category J15, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.