A87

Non-billable

Viral meningitis

A87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Viral meningitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A87.0 for billing.

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

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3)
  • meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3)
  • meningitis due to measles virus (B05.1)
  • meningitis due to mumps virus (B26.1)
  • meningitis due to poliomyelitis virus (A80.-)
  • meningitis due to zoster (B02.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A87?
A87 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Viral meningitis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A87 a billable code?
No — A87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A87.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A87?
A87 has 5 more specific child codes, including A87.0, A87.1, A87.2.
What is excluded from A87?
Excludes1 (not coded here): meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3); meningitis due to herpesvirus [herpes simplex] (B00.3); meningitis due to measles virus (B05.1); meningitis due to mumps virus (B26.1).

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

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