Question 1

Is J22 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J22 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for unspecified acute lower respiratory infection. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J22 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J22 represents Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection. 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 J22 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J22 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 J22?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J22 is section:J20-J22 (Other acute lower respiratory infections (J20-J22)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J22?

Accepted Answer

Code J22 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: upper respiratory infection (acute) (J06.9). These conditions cannot be coded together with J22 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Is J22 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J22 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J22 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J22?

What conditions are excluded from J22?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code J22?

How common is hospitalization for J22?