A87.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other viral meningitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A87.8Other viral meningitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A87.8 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
- 4
Code A87.8
Other viral meningitis
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A87.8.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A87.8.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A87.8.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A87.8.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A87.8.
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 A87.8 mean?
A87.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other viral meningitis.”
Is A87.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A87.8 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 A87.8 located in ICD-10-CM?
A87.8 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 A87.8?
No inclusion terms are listed for A87.8 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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