ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G00.9
Bacterial meningitis, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G00.9
Inclusion Terms
- Meningitis due to gram-negative bacteria, unspecified
- Purulent meningitis NOS
- Pyogenic meningitis NOS
- Suppurative meningitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code G00.9 (Bacterial meningitis)
ICD-10-CM code G00.9 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 G00.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G00.9 - Bacterial meningitis, unspecified. 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 Bacterial meningitis related to unspecified.