A88.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other specified viral infections of central nervous system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A88.8Other specified viral infections of central nervous system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A88.8 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 A88
Other viral infections of central nervous system, not elsewhere classified
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Code A88.8
Other specified viral infections of central nervous system
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A88.8.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A88.8.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A88.8.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A88.8.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A88.8.
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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 A88.8 mean?
A88.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other specified viral infections of central nervous system.”
Is A88.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A88.8 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 A88.8 located in ICD-10-CM?
A88.8 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 A88, Other viral infections of central nervous system, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for A88.8?
No inclusion terms are listed for A88.8 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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