G03 ICD-10-CM Code: Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
G03Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where G03 sits
- 1
Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- 2
Section
Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (G00-G09)
- 3
Category G03
Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
- 4
Code G03
Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
Codes under G03
G03 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for G03.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for G03.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G03.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- meningoencephalitis (G04.-)
- meningomyelitis (G04.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for G03.
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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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code G03 mean?
G03 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes.”
Is G03 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. G03 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is G03 located in ICD-10-CM?
G03 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 G03, Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes.
What coding notes are listed for G03?
No inclusion terms are listed for G03 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: meningoencephalitis (G04.-); meningomyelitis (G04.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.