ICD-10 Code J15.29 – Pneumonia due to other staphylococcus (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J15.29 – Pneumonia due to other staphylococcus
What it is
J15.29 identifies pneumonia caused by a staphylococcal species other than the organisms named in more specific codes. Use it when the record clearly links the lung infection to another staphylococcus.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and infiltrates consistent with pneumonia. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the organism and site of infection.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents pneumonia due to a staphylococcus that is not otherwise specified in a more exact code. It may appear in culture-confirmed cases or when the clinician clearly attributes the pneumonia to another staphylococcal species. Check documentation if the record only says “staph pneumonia” without further detail.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pneumonia caused by organisms covered by a more specific ICD-10 code, or when staphylococcus is not documented as the cause. If the organism is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign the most specific pneumonia code available and verify that “other staphylococcus” is explicitly documented before selecting J15.29.