B59 Pneumocystosis

Billable

Block: Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)

Includes

  • Pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii
  • Pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jirovecii
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.

No additional specificity is required — submit B59 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.

Last reviewed: September 2026