Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae

This code identifies an acute inflammatory condition of the lung parenchyma specifically caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. It signifies a bacterial infection leading to consolidation of lung tissue, often presenting with symptoms such as cough, fever, and dyspnea.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. This diagnosis is typically supported by positive sputum cultures, blood cultures, or antigen tests identifying the specific pathogen in a patient presenting with clinical signs of pneumonia.

• Ensure the causative organism is clearly identified as Streptococcus pneumoniae; avoid using for unspecified bacterial pneumonias.
• Review "Excludes1" notes carefully to prevent incorrect co-coding with congenital forms or pneumonia due to other streptococcal species.
• Confirm physician documentation specifies Streptococcus pneumoniae as the etiology, rather than just "bacterial pneumonia."