G03.8
BillableMeningitis due to other specified causes
G03.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Meningitis due to other specified causes. 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 ,…
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