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G01 ✓ Billable

Meningitis in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Nervous System

Code
G01
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Nervous System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Excludes1 — never code together
  • meningitis (in):
  • gonococcal (A54.81)
  • leptospirosis (A27.81)
  • listeriosis (A32.11)
  • Lyme disease (A69.21)
  • meningococcal (A39.0)
  • neurosyphilis (A52.13)
  • tuberculosis (A17.0)
  • meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere (G05)
Code first
  • underlying disease

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G01?
ICD-10-CM code G01 represents Meningitis in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is G01 billable?
Yes. G01 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is G01 in?
G01 belongs to the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter (G00–G99) of ICD-10-CM.

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