A88
Non-billableOth viral infections of central nervous system, NEC
Other viral infections of central nervous system, not elsewhere classified
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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •postpolio syndromeG14
- •sequelae of poliomyelitisB91
- •sequelae of viral encephalitisB94.1
- •viral encephalitis NOSA86
- •viral meningitis NOSA87.9
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth viral infections of central nervous system, nec?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth viral infections of central nervous system, nec is A88. The full clinical description is "Other viral infections of central nervous system, not elsewhere classified". A88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A88 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A88 represents “Other viral infections of central nervous system, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A88 a billable code?
No, A88 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under A88.
What chapter is A88 in?
A88 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A88?
A88 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; postpolio syndrome (G14); sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under A88?
A88 has 3 child codes, including: A88.0 (Enteroviral exanthematous fever [Boston exanthem]), A88.1 (Epidemic vertigo), A88.8 (Other specified viral infections of central nervous system).
Are additional codes required with A88?
Yes, when using A88, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A88?
A88 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494075. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A88 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth viral infections of central nervous system, nec affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A88?
A88 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C8Z (Viral infections of the central nervous system, unspecified).
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