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A32.1

Non-billable

Listerial 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

A30-A49

Parent Code

A32

Child Codes

2

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

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)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Child Codes (2)

A32.11

Listerial meningitis

BillableA32.12

Listerial meningoencephalitis

Billable
Related Codes(4)
A32.0

Cutaneous listeriosis

BillableA32.7

Listerial sepsis

BillableA32.8

Other forms of listeriosis

A32.9

Listeriosis, unspecified

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

1C1A.1Listerial meningitis or meningoencephalitisequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis is A32.1. The full clinical description is "Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis". A32.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code A32.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A32.1 represents “Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis”. 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 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, also report: 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.

How does A32.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis 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 A32.1?

A32.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C1A.1 (Listerial meningitis or meningoencephalitis).

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