J84.116
Billable

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia

Billable / Specific Code

What is Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia?

ICD-10-CM J84.116 is the diagnosis code for Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. This code falls under the section "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for J84.116

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J84.116. They are mutually exclusive:

  • organizing pneumonia NOS, or due to known underlying cause (J84.89)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where J84.116 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is J84.116 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, J84.116 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does J84.116 mean?

J84.116 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of J84.116?

The parent code of J84.116 is J84.11 ("Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia"). J84.116 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is J84.116 in?

J84.116 is located in Section J80-J84 — "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use J84.116?

Use J84.116 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia is J84.116.

Can J84.116 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, J84.116 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is J84.116 in?

J84.116 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from J84.116?

Type 1 Excludes for J84.116 include: organizing pneumonia NOS, or due to known underlying cause (J84.89).

Is J84.116 valid for 2026?

Yes, J84.116 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
J84.116
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Billable / Specific Code
10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J80-J84 — Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium
2026 ICD-10-CM