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ICD-10 Code J14: Pneumonia due to Hemophilus influenzae
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents pneumonia due to hemophilus influenzae in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
block
J09-J18Influenza and pneumonia
currentJ09-J18
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Bronchopneumonia due to H. influenzae
Applicable to
- , if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-)
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- congenital pneumonia due to H. influenzae (P23.6)
Code first
- , if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-)
Code also
- , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
- abscess (J85.1)
- aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
PulmonologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
J09Influenza due to certain identified influenza virusescategoryJ10Influenza due to other identified influenza viruscategoryJ11Influenza due to unidentified influenza viruscategoryJ12Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryJ13Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniaecodeJ15Bacterial pneumonia, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryJ16Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryJ17Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewherecodeJ18Pneumonia, unspecified organismcategory
Sibling codes
J09Influenza due to certain identified influenza virusesJ10Influenza due to other identified influenza virusJ11Influenza due to unidentified influenza virusJ12Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classifiedJ13Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniaebillableJ15Bacterial pneumonia, not elsewhere classifiedJ16Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classifiedJ17Pneumonia in diseases classified elsewherebillableJ18Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 31720high
CATHETER ASPIRATION (SEPARATE PROCEDURE); NASOTRACHEAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71260high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71250high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71270high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94664high
DEMONSTRATION AND/OR EVALUATION OF PATIENT UTILIZATION OF AN AEROSOL GENERATOR, NEBULIZER, METERED DOSE INHALER OR IPPB DEVICE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94762high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; BY CONTINUOUS OVERNIGHT MONITORING (SEPARATE PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
J14
Common synonyms
Pneumonia due to Hemophilus influenzae
Frequently asked questions
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