U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

A89 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified viral infection 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

A89

Unspecified viral infection of central nervous system

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where A89 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system (A80-A89)

  3. 3

    Category A89

    Unspecified viral infection of central nervous system

  4. 4

    Code A89

    Unspecified viral infection of central nervous system

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for A89.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for A89.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A89.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for A89.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for A89.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code A89 mean?

A89 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified viral infection of central nervous system.”

Is A89 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A89 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 A89 located in ICD-10-CM?

A89 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 A89, Unspecified viral infection of central nervous system.

What coding notes are listed for A89?

No inclusion terms are listed for A89 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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