ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G02
Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G02
- candidal meningitis (B37.5)
- coccidioidomycosis meningitis (B38.4)
- cryptococcal meningitis (B45.1)
- herpesviral [herpes simplex] meningitis (B00.3)
- infectious mononucleosis complicated by meningitis (B27.- with fifth character 2)
- measles complicated by meningitis (B05.1)
- meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (G05)
- mumps meningitis (B26.1)
- rubella meningitis (B06.02)
- varicella [chickenpox] meningitis (B01.0)
- zoster meningitis (B02.1)
- underlying disease, such as:
- African trypanosomiasis (B56.-)
- poliovirus infection (A80.-)
About ICD-10-CM Code G02 (Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere)
ICD-10-CM code G02 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 G02 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G02 - Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. 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 Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere.