A85.2 – Arthropod-borne viral encephalitis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A85.2
Code
A85.2 (claims format: A852)
Description
Arthropod-borne viral encephalitis, unspecified
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
A80-A89 Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system
Parent codes
A85

Notes for A85.2

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • West nile virus with encephalitis (A92.31)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

A85 – Other viral encephalitis, not elsewhere classified

Includes:
  • specified viral encephalomyelitis NEC
  • specified viral meningoencephalitis NEC
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • encephalitis due to cytomegalovirus (B25.8)
  • encephalitis due to herpesvirus NEC (B10.0-)
  • encephalitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.4)
  • encephalitis due to measles virus (B05.0)
  • encephalitis due to mumps virus (B26.2)
  • encephalitis due to poliomyelitis virus (A80.-)
  • encephalitis due to zoster (B02.0)
  • lymphocytic choriomeningitis (A87.2)
  • myalgic encephalomyelitis (G93.32)

Block A80-A89

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • postpolio syndrome (G14)
  • sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91)
  • sequelae of viral encephalitis (B94.1)

Index terms for A85.2

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

Related codes in A85

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A85.2?

A85.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for arthropod-borne viral encephalitis, unspecified, in the block A80-A89 (Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system).

Is A85.2 a billable code?

Yes. A85.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A85.2 belong to?

It belongs to category A85 – Other viral encephalitis, not elsewhere classified.

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.