G05.3
BillableEncephalitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere
G05.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is encephalitis? Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain. It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system. The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms. In extreme cases, it can lead to brain damage, stroke , or even death. What causes encephalitis? There are different types of encephalitis, based on what the cause is. The two main…
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Includes
- •Meningoencephalitis in diseases classified elsewhere
Code first
- •underlying disease
Medications indicated for this condition
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