Question 1

Is J13 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J13 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pneumonia due to streptococcus pneumoniae. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J13 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J13 represents Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J13 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J13 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J13?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J13 is section:J09-J18 (Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J13?

Accepted Answer

Code J13 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae (P23.6); lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism (J18.1); pneumonia due to other streptococci (J15.3-J15.4). These conditions cannot be coded together with J13 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes13Not coded together

Code First1Sequence another code first

Excludes218Not included here

Code Also3Consider additional code

Use Additional Code8Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is J13 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J13 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J13 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J13?

What conditions are excluded from J13?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code J13?

How common is hospitalization for J13?