A81.89
BillableOther atypical virus infections of central nervous system
Other atypical virus infections of central nervous system
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- diseases of the central nervous system caused by prions
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
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 drugsZ16
- code, if applicable, to identify:
- •dementia with anxiety, A4, B4, C4)F02.84, F02, F02, F02
- •dementia with behavioral disturbance, A1-, B1-, C1-)F02.81, F02, F02, F02
- •dementia with mood disturbance, A3, B3, C3)F02.83, F02, F02, F02
- •dementia with psychotic disturbance, A2, B2, C2)F02.82, F02, F02, F02
- •dementia without behavioral disturbance, A0, B0, C0)F02.80, F02, F02, F02
- •mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological conditionF06.7
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Clinical Terms
- Variably protease sensitive prionopathy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other atypical virus infections of central nervous system?
The ICD-10-CM code for other atypical virus infections of central nervous system is A81.89. The full clinical description is "Other atypical virus infections of central nervous system". A81.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A81.89 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A81.89 represents “Other atypical virus infections of central nervous system”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A81.89 a billable code?
Yes, A81.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A81.89 in?
A81.89 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A81.89?
A81.89 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 1 more.
Are additional codes required with A81.89?
Yes, when using A81.89, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-); code, if applicable, to identify:; dementia with anxiety (F02.84, F02.A4, F02.B4, F02.C4); dementia with behavioral disturbance (F02.81-, F02.A1-, F02.B1-, F02.C1-); dementia with mood disturbance (F02.83, F02.A3, F02.B3, F02.C3); dementia with psychotic disturbance (F02.82, F02.A2, F02.B2, F02.C2); dementia without behavioral disturbance (F02.80, F02.A0, F02.B0, F02.C0); mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition (F06.7-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A81.89 map to?
A81.89 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 721165001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A81.89?
A81.89 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0343539. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A81.89 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other atypical virus infections of central nervous system 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 A81.89?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A81.89 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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