J18.0
Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism
Approximate Synonyms
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Bronchopneumonia
Clinical Information
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Inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is associated with bronchitis, usually involving lobular areas from terminal bronchioles to the pulmonary alveoli. The affected areas become filled with exudate that forms consolidated patches.
Details
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J18.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J18.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J18.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 J18.0 may differ.