Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J15.212 is the diagnosis code for Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This code falls under the section "Influenza and pneumonia" 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where J15.212 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, J15.212 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
J15.212 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of J15.212 is J15.21 ("Pneumonia due to staphylococcus aureus"). J15.212 provides a more specific classification within this category.
J15.212 is located in Section J09-J18 — "Influenza and pneumonia" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use J15.212 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus" 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 Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is J15.212.
Yes, J15.212 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
J15.212 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J15.212 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.