G04.2
BillableBacterial meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis, NEC
Bacterial meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- acute ascending myelitis
- meningoencephalitis
- meningomyelitis
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
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •acute transverse myelitisG37.3
- •alcoholic encephalopathyG31.2
- •multiple sclerosisG35
- •myalgic encephalomyelitisG93.32
- •subacute necrotizing myelitisG37.4
- •toxic encephalitisG92.8
- •toxic encephalopathyG92.8
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Bacterial meningomyelitis
- Meningomyelitis
- Bacterial meningoencephalitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for bacterial meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis, nec?
The ICD-10-CM code for bacterial meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis, nec is G04.2. The full clinical description is "Bacterial meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis, not elsewhere classified". G04.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code G04.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G04.2 represents “Bacterial meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is G04.2 a billable code?
Yes, G04.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is G04.2 in?
G04.2 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G04.2?
G04.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: encephalopathy NOS (G93.40).
What SNOMED CT codes does G04.2 map to?
G04.2 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 445359003, 444957003, 74772000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for G04.2?
G04.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0869049. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does G04.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like bacterial meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis, 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 G04.2?
G04.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8E7Z (Diseases of the nervous system, unspecified).
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