Question 1

Is J95.851 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J95.851 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for ventilator associated pneumonia. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J95.851 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J95.851 represents Ventilator associated pneumonia. 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J95.851?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J95.851 is J95.85 (Complication of respirator [ventilator]). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from J95.851?

Accepted Answer

Code J95.851 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: ventilator lung in newborn (P27.8). These conditions cannot be coded together with J95.851 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with J95.851?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J95.851, consider adding codes for: code to identify the organism, if known (B95.-, B96.-, B97.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J95.8512026

FAQ

J95.8512026

Excludes11Not coded together

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

FAQ

Is J95.851 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J95.851 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J95.851?

What conditions are excluded from J95.851?

Should I use additional codes with J95.851?