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J12.2

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Parainfluenza virus pneumonia

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Pneumonia caused by parainfluenza virus, which typically causes respiratory infections similar to the common cold but with lung involvement.

Coding Tips

  • •Parainfluenza is often seen in children; ensure proper age documentation
  • •Distinguish from other viral pneumonias through laboratory confirmation

Code Hierarchy

└J12Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified└J12.2Parainfluenza virus pneumonia
└J12.2Parainfluenza virus pneumonia

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