U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B45.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Cerebral cryptococcosis

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

B45.1

Cerebral cryptococcosis

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

Classification

Where B45.1 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Mycoses (B35-B49)

  3. 3

    Category B45

    Cryptococcosis

  4. 4

    Code B45.1

    Cerebral cryptococcosis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Cryptococcal meningitis
  • Cryptococcosis meningocerebralis

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B45.1.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B45.1.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B45.1.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for B45.1.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code B45.1 mean?

B45.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cerebral cryptococcosis.”

Is B45.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B45.1 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 B45.1 located in ICD-10-CM?

B45.1 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Mycoses (B35-B49) (B35–B49), under category B45, Cryptococcosis.

What coding notes are listed for B45.1?

Its listed inclusion terms are Cryptococcal meningitis; Cryptococcosis meningocerebralis. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related B45 codes

B45.0

Pulmonary cryptococcosis

B45.2

Cutaneous cryptococcosis

B45.3

Osseous cryptococcosis

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