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# J18.8 Other pneumonia, unspecified organism

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Other pneumonia, unspecified organism

## Related codes

-   [`J18.0` Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j18.0/)
-   [`J18.1` Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j18.1/)
-   [`J18.2` Hypostatic pneumonia, unspecified organism ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j18.2/)
-   [`J18.9` Pneumonia, unspecified organism ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j18.9/)

## Common questions

### Is J18.8 a billable code?

Yes. J18.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

J18 Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Chapter

Diseases of the respiratory system

Billable

Yes

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