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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for MRSA pneumonia

J15.212

Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

✓ Billable / specificMCC — major complication/comorbidity

Confirmed by the official ICD-10-CM index entry “pneumonia (acute) (double) (migratory) (purulent) (septic) (unresolved) › in (due to) › staphylococcus › aureus (methicillin susceptible) (mssa) › methicillin resistant (mrsa)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding MRSA pneumonia

The ICD-10-CM code for MRSA pneumonia is J15.212 (Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J15.212.

It is also searched as methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus pneumonia.

Within J15.21 (pneumonia due to staphylococcus aureus), J15.212 is specifically for pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Related codes cover susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (J15.211).

Code first: , if applicable, associated influenza (J09.X1, J10.0-, J11.0-).

As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

Related MRSA pneumonia codes

  • J15.211 Pneumonia due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

Common questions about MRSA pneumonia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for MRSA pneumonia?

J15.212 — Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J15.211.

What is the ICD-10 code for pneumonia due to methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus?

J15.211 — Pneumonia due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.

Is J15.212 billable?

Yes. J15.212 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can J15.212 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J15.212 as a principal diagnosis.

Is J15.212 a CC or MCC?

J15.212 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.