ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G00.8
Other bacterial meningitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G00.8
Use Additional Code
code to further identify organism (B96.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Meningitis due to Escherichia coli
- Meningitis due to Friedländer's bacillus
- Meningitis due to Klebsiella
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code G00.8 (Other bacterial meningitis)
ICD-10-CM code G00.8 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 G00.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G00.8 - Other bacterial meningitis. 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 bacterial meningitis.