A87.2 – Lymphocytic choriomeningitis

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A87.2
Code
A87.2 (claims format: A872)
Description
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
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
A87

Notes for A87.2

Applicable to:
  • Lymphocytic meningoencephalitis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

A87 – Viral meningitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3)
  • meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3)
  • meningitis due to measles virus (B05.1)
  • meningitis due to mumps virus (B26.1)
  • meningitis due to poliomyelitis virus (A80.-)
  • meningitis due to zoster (B02.1)

Block A80-A89

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

Index terms for A87.2

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

Related codes in A87

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A87.2?

A87.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for lymphocytic choriomeningitis, in the block A80-A89 (Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system).

Is A87.2 a billable code?

Yes. A87.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A87.2 belong to?

It belongs to category A87 – Viral meningitis.

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.