G00.8 – Other bacterial meningitis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G00.8
Code
G00.8 (claims format: G008)
Description
Other bacterial meningitis
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Block
G00-G09 Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
Parent codes
G00

Notes for G00.8

Applicable to:
  • Meningitis due to Escherichia coli
  • Meningitis due to Friedländer's bacillus
  • Meningitis due to Klebsiella
Use additional code:
  • code to further identify organism (B96.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

G00 – Bacterial meningitis, not elsewhere classified

Includes:
  • bacterial arachnoiditis
  • bacterial leptomeningitis
  • bacterial meningitis
  • bacterial pachymeningitis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • bacterial meningoencephalitis (G04.2)
  • bacterial meningomyelitis (G04.2)

Index terms for G00.8

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

Related codes in G00

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G00.8?

G00.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other bacterial meningitis, in the block G00-G09 (Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system).

Is G00.8 a billable code?

Yes. G00.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G00.8 belong to?

It belongs to category G00 – Bacterial meningitis, 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.