A39.8
Non-billableOther meningococcal infections
A39.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other meningococcal infections. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A39.81 for billing.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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…
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