2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G00.2. Streptococcal meningitis. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. G00.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Cerebral cryptococcosis. B45.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM B45.1 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B45.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 B45.1 may differ.
Bacterial meningitis, unspecified. Bacterial infections of the leptomeninges and subarachnoid space, frequently involving the cerebral cortex, cranial nerves, cerebral blood vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots.
096 Bacterial and tuberculous infections of nervous system without cc/mcc. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G03.9 Neisseria A39.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A39.9 ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To A39.0 Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord. These tissues are called meninges.
Cryptococcus is a common fungus that is often found in soil and bird droppings. Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord caused by this fungus. It is rare for a healthy person to develop cryptococcal meningitis.
The definitive diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis is made by culture from the CSF. The opening pressure should be measured along with India ink evaluation, cryptococcal antigen testing, fungal culture, and routine spinal fluid studies.
ICD-10 code G03. 9 for Meningitis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
Culture is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis, but has several disadvantages(8).
Cryptococcal disease is caused by the fungus Cryptococcus. The fungus is found worldwide in the environment in places such as decaying organic matter, trees, soil and bird droppings. The disease is mostly caused by two species of Cryptococcus: Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H27. 00: Aphakia, unspecified eye.
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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.