G00.9
BillableBacterial meningitis, unspecified
G00.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bacterial meningitis, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMeningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis. You get it when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare but can be deadly. It usually starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can cause stroke ,…
Read more about Meningitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Meningitis due to gram-negative bacteria, unspecified
- •Purulent meningitis NOS
- •Pyogenic meningitis NOS
- •Suppurative meningitis NOS
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- TobramycinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Gentamicin›
- penicillin G›
- Ampicillin›
- Ceftriaxone›
- AmikacinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Ceftazidime›
- MeropenemPenem Antibacterial [EPC]›
- polymyxin B›
- SulfadiazineSulfonamide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefuroxime and Dextrose›
- Meropenem and Sodium Chloride›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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