A02.21 – Salmonella meningitis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intestinal infectious diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A02.21

Code: A02.21 (claims format: A0221)
Description: Salmonella meningitis
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block: A00-A09 Intestinal infectious diseases
Parent codes: A02 › A02.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

A02 – Other salmonella infections

Includes:

infection or foodborne intoxication due to any Salmonella species other than S. typhi and S. paratyphi

Index terms for A02.21

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in A02.2

A02.20 – Localized salmonella infection, unspecifiedBillable
A02.22 – Salmonella pneumoniaBillable
A02.23 – Salmonella arthritisBillable
A02.24 – Salmonella osteomyelitisBillable
A02.25 – Salmonella pyelonephritisBillable
A02.29 – Salmonella with other localized infectionBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A02.21?

A02.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for salmonella meningitis, in the block A00-A09 (Intestinal infectious diseases).

Is A02.21 a billable code?

Yes. A02.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A02.21 belong to?

It belongs to category A02 – Other salmonella infections.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.