B02.1
BillableZoster meningitis
Zoster meningitis
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- shingles
- zona
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(19)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Herpes zoster meningitisC0700503
- Herpes zoster with meningitisC0700503
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3C0700503
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (disorder)C0700503
- Meningitis due to herpes zoster virusC0700503
- Varicella meningitisC0700503
- Varicella-zoster meningitisC0700503
- Zoster meningitisC0700503
Clinical Terms
- Varicella-zoster meningitis
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3
- Varicella meningitis
- Herpes zoster meningitis
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (disorder)
- Herpes zoster with meningitis
- Meningitis due to herpes zoster virus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for zoster meningitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for zoster meningitis is B02.1. The full clinical description is "Zoster meningitis". B02.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B02.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B02.1 represents “Zoster meningitis”. 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 B02.1 a billable code?
Yes, B02.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B02.1 in?
B02.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B02.1?
B02.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B02.1?
Yes, when using B02.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B02.1 map to?
B02.1 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 10491005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B02.1?
B02.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0700503. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B02.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like zoster meningitis 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 B02.1?
B02.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1E91.3 (Zoster with central nervous system involvement).
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