J15.69
Billable codePneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
The ICD-10 code for pneumonia due to other gram-negative bacteria is J15.69.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Pneumonia due to other aerobic Gram-negative bacteria
- Pneumonia due to Serratia marcescens
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- J15.61Pneumonia due to Acinetobacter baumannii
- J15.69Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
Associated MS-DRGs
J15.69 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.