Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J09 is the diagnosis code for Influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses. This code falls under the section "Influenza and pneumonia" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J09. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where J09 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J09 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J09 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J09 is located in Section J09-J18 — "Influenza and pneumonia" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J09 has 1 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J09.X.
Use J09 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses is J09.
No, J09 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J09 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J09 include: influenza A/H1N1 (J10.-); influenza due to other identified influenza virus (J10.-); influenza due to unidentified influenza virus (J11.-) and more.
Yes, J09 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.