J13 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for J13 ICD 10 code
- congenital pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae (P23.6)
- lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism (J18.1)
- pneumonia due to other streptococci (J15.3-J15.4)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to J13 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
J13 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about J13 ICD 10 code
Pneumococci are a type of streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria spread through contact with people who are ill or by healthy people who carry the bacteria in the back of their nose. Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. The most common types of infections are:
- Ear infections
- Sinus infections
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
- Meningitis
How the diagnosis is made depends upon where the infection is. Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your medical history. Possible tests may include blood, imaging, or lab tests. Treatment is with antibiotics. Vaccines can prevent pneumococcal infections. There are two vaccines. One is for infants and young children. The other is for people at high risk, including those who are over 65 years old, have chronic illnesses or weak immune systems, smoke, have asthma, or live in long-term care facilities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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