A87.9
BillableViral meningitis, unspecified
Viral meningitis, unspecified
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
- •meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex]B00.3
- •meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex]B00.3
- •meningitis due to measles virusB05.1
- •meningitis due to mumps virusB26.1
- •meningitis due to poliomyelitis virusA80
- •meningitis due to zosterB02.1
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(34)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Abacterial meningitisC0025297
- Aseptic meningitis, viralC0025297
- Meningitides, ViralC0025297
- Meningitis viralC0025297
- Meningitis viral NOSC0025297
- Meningitis, ViralC0025297
- Meningitis, viralC0025297
- Unspecified viral meningitisC0025297
- Viral MeningitidesC0025297
- Viral MeningitisC0025297
- Viral meningitisC0025297
- Viral meningitis (disorder)C0025297
- Viral meningitis, unspecifiedC0025297
- aseptic meningitis viralC0025297
- aseptic viral meningitisC0025297
- meningitis - viralC0025297
- meningitis viralC0025297
- viral meningitisC0025297
Clinical Terms
- Meningitis viral
- Meningitis viral NOS
- Meningitis, Viral
- Aseptic meningitis, viral
- Unspecified viral meningitis
- Viral meningitis (disorder)
- aseptic viral meningitis
- meningitis - viral
- Abacterial meningitis
- Viral Meningitides
- Meningitides, Viral
- aseptic meningitis viral
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for viral meningitis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for viral meningitis, unspecified is A87.9. The full clinical description is "Viral meningitis, unspecified". A87.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A87.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A87.9 represents “Viral meningitis, unspecified”. 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 A87.9 a billable code?
Yes, A87.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A87.9 in?
A87.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A87.9?
A87.9 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 7 more.
Are additional codes required with A87.9?
Yes, when using A87.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A87.9 map to?
A87.9 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 58170007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A87.9?
A87.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0025297. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A87.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like viral meningitis, unspecified 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 A87.9?
A87.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C8E.Z (Viral meningitis, unspecified).
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