A87 ICD-10-CM Code: Viral meningitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
A87Viral meningitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A87 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system (A80-A89)
- 3
Category A87
Viral meningitis
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Code A87
Viral meningitis
Codes under A87
A87 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A87.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A87.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A87.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3)
- meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3)
- meningitis due to measles virus (B05.1)
- meningitis due to mumps virus (B26.1)
- meningitis due to poliomyelitis virus (A80.-)
- meningitis due to zoster (B02.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A87.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A87 mean?
A87 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Viral meningitis.”
Is A87 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A87 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A87 located in ICD-10-CM?
A87 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system (A80-A89) (A80–A89), under category A87, Viral meningitis.
What coding notes are listed for A87?
No inclusion terms are listed for A87 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3); meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3); meningitis due to measles virus (B05.1); meningitis due to mumps virus (B26.1); meningitis due to poliomyelitis virus (A80.-); meningitis due to zoster (B02.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.