A81

Non-billable

Atypical virus infections of central nervous system

A81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Atypical virus infections of central nervous system. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A81.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Includes

  • diseases of the central nervous system caused by prions

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A81?
A81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Atypical virus infections of central nervous system". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A81 a billable code?
No — A81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A81.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A81?
A81 has 5 more specific child codes, including A81.0, A81.1, A81.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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