J17 vs J82
J17 (Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere) compared with J82 (Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified), 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. J17 carries an Excludes2 note covering J82: “allergic or eosinophilic pneumonia (J82)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| J17Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere | J82Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) |
| Definition | Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewhere is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J17). | Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (J82). |
| Use additional code | code, if applicable, to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-) | — |
| Code first | underlying disease, such as: Q fever (A78) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources