J12.82 – Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Influenza and pneumonia
ICD-10-CM code
J12.82
- Code
J12.82(claims format:J1282)- Description
- Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Block
- J09-J18 Influenza and pneumonia
- Parent codes
- J12 › J12.8
Notes for J12.82
Applicable to:
- Pneumonia due to 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
- Pneumonia due to COVID-19
Code first:
- COVID-19 (U07.1)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
J12 – Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
Includes:
- bronchopneumonia due to viruses other than influenza viruses
Excludes2 (not included here):
- aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during labor and delivery (O74.0)
- aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during pregnancy (O29)
- aspiration pneumonia due to anesthesia during puerperium (O89.0)
- aspiration pneumonia due to solids and liquids (J69.-)
- aspiration pneumonia NOS (J69.0)
- congenital pneumonia (P23.0)
- congenital rubella pneumonitis (P35.0)
- interstitial pneumonia NOS (J84.9)
- lipid pneumonia (J69.1)
- neonatal aspiration pneumonia (P24.-)
Code also:
- associated abscess, if applicable (J85.1)
Block J09-J18
Excludes2 (not included here):
Use additional code:
- code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Index terms for J12.82
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in J12.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J12.82?
J12.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019, in the block J09-J18 (Influenza and pneumonia).
Is J12.82 a billable code?
Yes. J12.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J12.82 belong to?
It belongs to category J12 – Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.