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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Meningitis

ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Meningitis

G00.1
G00.2
G00.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bacterial meningitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Meningitis due to bacteria
Bacterial infection of the meninges
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Meningitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Meningitis

Use ICD-10 code G00.1 for pneumococcal meningitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pneumococcal meningitis

Billable Code
G00.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CSF analysis shows Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Applicable To

  • • Meningitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae

Important Notes

  • • Ensure organism is confirmed via laboratory tests before coding.

Streptococcal meningitis

Billable Code
G00.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CSF analysis confirms Group B Streptococcus as the causative organism.

Applicable To

  • • Meningitis due to Group B Streptococcus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure organism is confirmed via laboratory tests before coding.

Other bacterial meningitis

Billable Code
G00.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CSF culture or PCR confirming specific bacteria other than Streptococcus pneumoniae or Group B Streptococcus

Applicable To

  • • Meningitis due to other specified bacteria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure organism is confirmed via laboratory tests before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.3

Streptococcus pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the organism causing the meningitis.

B95.1

Streptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the organism causing the meningitis.

B96.2

Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the organism causing the meningitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bacterial meningitis?

The ICD-10 code for bacterial meningitis varies based on the causative organism. For pneumococcal meningitis, use G00.1. For streptococcal meningitis, use G00.2.

How do you code bacterial meningitis with sepsis?

When coding bacterial meningitis with sepsis, sequence the sepsis code (A41.x) first, followed by the meningitis code (G00.x) and the organism code (B95-B97).

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