2025 ICD-10-CM code J15.21
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the respiratory system - J15 J00-J99 Feed
Pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus.
The diagnosis of pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus requires clinical and laboratory evidence. Treatment is medically necessary to address the infection and prevent complications.
Diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
In simple words: Lung infection (pneumonia) caused by staph bacteria.
Pneumonia caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.
Example 1: A patient presents with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. A chest X-ray reveals infiltrates, and sputum culture confirms Staphylococcus aureus as the causative organism., A patient develops pneumonia after influenza. Cultures identify Staphylococcus aureus, indicating a secondary bacterial infection., A hospitalized patient on a ventilator develops pneumonia. Staphylococcus aureus is isolated from respiratory secretions.
Clinical findings (fever, cough, shortness of breath), chest X-ray showing infiltrates, and laboratory confirmation of Staphylococcus aureus from sputum culture or other respiratory specimen.
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- Specialties:Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Critical Care Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Office, Emergency Room - Hospital