G03.8 – Meningitis due to other specified causes
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
ICD-10-CM code
G03.8
- Code
G03.8(claims format:G038)- Description
- Meningitis due to other specified causes
- 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
- G03
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
G03 – Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
Includes:
- arachnoiditis NOS
- leptomeningitis NOS
- meningitis NOS
- pachymeningitis NOS
Index terms for G03.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in G03
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G03.8?
G03.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for meningitis due to other specified causes, in the block G00-G09 (Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system).
Is G03.8 a billable code?
Yes. G03.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does G03.8 belong to?
It belongs to category G03 – Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes.
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.