ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A88
Other viral infections of central nervous system, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A88
- viral encephalitis NOS (A86)
- viral meningitis NOS (A87.9)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A88):
About ICD-10-CM Code A88 (Other viral infections of central nervous system)
ICD-10-CM code A88 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A88 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A88 - Other viral infections of central nervous system, not elsewhere classified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other viral infections of central nervous system related to not elsewhere classified.