G02
✓ Billable
Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Nervous System
Code
G02
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
- candidal meningitis (B37.5)
- coccidioidomycosis meningitis (B38.4)
- cryptococcal meningitis (B45.1)
- herpesviral [herpes simplex] meningitis (B00.3)
- infectious mononucleosis complicated by meningitis (B27.- with fifth character 2)
- measles complicated by meningitis (B05.1)
- meningoencephalitis and meningomyelitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (G05)
- mumps meningitis (B26.1)
- rubella meningitis (B06.02)
- varicella [chickenpox] meningitis (B01.0)
- zoster meningitis (B02.1)
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- African trypanosomiasis (B56.-)
- poliovirus infection (A80.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G02?
ICD-10-CM code G02 represents Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic 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 G02 billable?
Yes. G02 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is G02 in?
G02 belongs to the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter (G00–G99) of ICD-10-CM.
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