Aspiration Pneumonia ICD-10-CM Codes

An ICD code for aspiration pneumonia should be used when documenting a patient's medical record to indicate pneumonia from inhaling foreign materials into the lungs.

Common treatments may include antibiotics to treat infection, supportive care for respiratory distress, and addressing the underlying causes of aspiration.

A diagnosis code for aspiration pneumonia signifies that a patient has developed pneumonia after inhaling foreign materials, such as food, vomit, or other substances, into their lungs.