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J09 vs J69

J09 (Influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses) compared with J69 (Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. J09 carries an Excludes2 note covering J69: “pneumonia due to solids and liquids (J69.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

J09Influenza due to certain identified influenza virusesJ69Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: J09.X1, J09.X2, J09.X3, J09.X9

Non-billable header

Report instead: J69.0, J69.1, J69.8

ClassificationJ00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99)J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99)
DefinitionInfluenza due to certain identified influenza viruses is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (J09).Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (J69).
Use additional code
code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources