J16Header code — not billable
Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Pneumonia due to oth infectious organisms, NEC
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J16
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J16
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J16?
J16 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified.
Is J16 a billable code?
No. J16 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J16 in?
J16 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J16 become effective?
J16 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J16?
J16 belongs to category J16, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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