G01

Billable

Meningitis in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere

G01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Meningitis in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Meningitis 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 ,…

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • meningitis (in):
  • gonococcal (A54.81)
  • leptospirosis (A27.81)
  • listeriosis (A32.11)
  • Lyme disease (A69.21)
  • meningococcal (A39.0)
  • neurosyphilis (A52.13)
  • tuberculosis (A17.0)
  • meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere (G05)

Code first

  • underlying disease

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G01?
G01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Meningitis in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G01 a billable code?
Yes — G01 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from G01?
Excludes1 (not coded here): meningitis (in):; gonococcal (A54.81); leptospirosis (A27.81); listeriosis (A32.11).

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

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