A32.1
Non-billableListerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis
Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- listerial foodborne infection
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- neonatal (disseminated) listeriosis (P37.2)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A32.1?
ICD-10-CM code A32.1 represents "Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A32.1 a billable code?
No, A32.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under A32.1.
What chapter is A32.1 in?
A32.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A32.1?
A32.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; neonatal (disseminated) listeriosis (P37.2).
What are the subcategories under A32.1?
A32.1 has 2 child codes, including: A32.11 (Listerial meningitis), A32.12 (Listerial meningoencephalitis).
Are additional codes required with A32.1?
Yes, when using A32.1 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A32.1?
A32.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494045. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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