ICD Code J15.8

ICD code J15.8 is pneumonia caused by bacteria other than those specifically listed elsewhere, such as certain uncommon or less typical bacterial infections.

1. Patient presents with clinical signs and symptoms of pneumonia, such as cough, fever, dyspnea, and abnormal lung auscultation findings.

2. Radiological evidence of pneumonia, such as infiltrates or consolidation on chest X-ray or CT scan.

3. Laboratory or microbiological confirmation of bacterial etiology, excluding commonly specified bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella).

4. Identification of a specific bacterial pathogen not otherwise classified under more specific pneumonia codes.

5. Exclusion of viral, fungal, or non-infectious causes of pneumonia.

6. Documentation in the medical record specifying the bacterial organism responsible, which is not included in other designated categories.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J15.8 include:

99202–99215 (Office or other outpatient evaluation and management services)

99221–99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

99238–99239 (Hospital discharge day management)

94010 (Spirometry, including graphic record)

94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction)

36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool)

87186 (Susceptibility studies, per drug)

71045 (Radiologic examination, chest; single view)

71046 (Radiologic examination, chest; two views)

96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

90732 (Pneumococcal vaccine, adult or immunosuppressed patient)

90715 (Tetanus, diphtheria toxoids, and acellular pertussis vaccine, adult or adolescent)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation, management, diagnostic testing, and treatment procedures for patients with ICD code J15.8.

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