ICD-10 Code J12.82 – Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J12.82 – Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
What it is
J12.82 identifies pneumonia caused by COVID-19. Use it when the record documents pneumonia as a manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly noted findings include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and imaging consistent with pneumonia.
When to use this code
Use J12.82 when the provider states pneumonia is due to COVID-19, or clearly links pneumonia with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Code the documented condition as written and follow any sequencing guidance in the record.
If the chart only says COVID-19 without pneumonia, do not assign this code. Check documentation when the relationship between pneumonia and coronavirus disease is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use J12.82 for COVID-19 without pneumonia, or for pneumonia from another cause. If documentation supports another specific pneumonia type, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider explicitly links pneumonia to COVID-19 before assigning J12.82.