ICD-10 code G00. 9 for Bacterial meningitis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
2 for Escherichia coli [E. coli ] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .
B96. 20 - Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Meningitis, unspecified G03. 9.
Our physicians have used IDC-10 code F07. 81 as the primary diagnosis for patients presenting with post concussion syndrome.
The note in ICD-10 under codes B95-B97 states that 'these categories are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes to identify the infectious agent(s) in disease classified elsewhere', so you would not use B96. 81 as a primary diagnosis, but as an additional code with the disease listed first.
9: Fever, unspecified.
If septic shock is documented, A41. 9 and R65. 21 can be coded.
Some germs, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Klebsiella, produce an enzyme called extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL). This enzyme makes the germ harder to treat with antibiotics. ESBL can cause a variety of illnesses, including: Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Bacterial meningitis, unspecified G00. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What is bacterial meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) that protect the spinal cord and brain. When the membranes become infected, they swell and press on the spinal cord or brain. This can cause life-threatening problems.
Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Viral meningitis is the most common and least serious type. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but can be very serious if not treated.