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A39

Non-billable

Meningococcal infection

A39 is the ICD-10-CM code for Meningococcal infection. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A39.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is the name for any illness that is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (also called meningococcal bacteria). These illnesses are often severe and can sometimes be deadly. They include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord ( meningitis ) and in the bloodstream ( sepsis ). Vaccines can help prevent the disease. What causes meningococcal…

Read more about Meningococcal Disease at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A39?
A39 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Meningococcal infection". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A39 a billable code?
No — A39 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A39.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A39?
A39 has 8 more specific child codes, including A39.0, A39.1, A39.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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