U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

G02 ICD-10-CM Code: Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

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

Code definition

Official description

G02

Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

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

Classification

Where G02 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 6

    Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (G00-G09)

  3. 3

    Category G02

    Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

  4. 4

    Code G02

    Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for G02.

Code first

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • African trypanosomiasis (B56.-)
  • poliovirus infection (A80.-)

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G02.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • candidal meningitis (B37.5)
  • coccidioidomycosis meningitis (B38.4)
  • cryptococcal meningitis (B45.1)
  • herpesviral [herpes simplex] meningitis (B00.3)
  • infectious mononucleosis complicated by meningitis (B27.- with fifth character 2)
  • measles complicated by meningitis (B05.1)
  • meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (G05)
  • mumps meningitis (B26.1)
  • rubella meningitis (B06.02)
  • varicella [chickenpox] meningitis (B01.0)
  • zoster meningitis (B02.1)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for G02.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code G02 mean?

G02 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere.”

Is G02 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, G02 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 G02 located in ICD-10-CM?

G02 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (G00-G09) (G00–G09), under category G02, Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere.

What coding notes are listed for G02?

No inclusion terms are listed for G02 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; African trypanosomiasis (B56.-); poliovirus infection (A80.-). Excludes1 notes: candidal meningitis (B37.5); coccidioidomycosis meningitis (B38.4); cryptococcal meningitis (B45.1); herpesviral [herpes simplex] meningitis (B00.3); infectious mononucleosis complicated by meningitis (B27.- with fifth character 2); measles complicated by meningitis (B05.1); meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (G05); mumps meningitis (B26.1); rubella meningitis (B06.02); varicella [chickenpox] meningitis (B01.0); zoster meningitis (B02.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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