A39.51 ICD-10-CM Code: Meningococcal endocarditis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A39.51Meningococcal endocarditis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A39.51 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
- 3
Category A39
Meningococcal infection
- 4
Subcategory A39.5
Meningococcal heart disease
- 5
Code A39.51
Meningococcal endocarditis
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A39.51.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A39.51.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A39.51.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A39.51.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A39.51.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A39.51 mean?
A39.51 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Meningococcal endocarditis.”
Is A39.51 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A39.51 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is A39.51 located in ICD-10-CM?
A39.51 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) (A30–A49), under category A39, Meningococcal infection and subcategory A39.5, Meningococcal heart disease.
What coding notes are listed for A39.51?
No inclusion terms are listed for A39.51 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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