G02

Billable

Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

G02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • 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?
G02 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G02 a billable code?
Yes — G02 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from G02?
Excludes1 (not coded here): candidal meningitis (B37.5); coccidioidomycosis meningitis (B38.4); cryptococcal meningitis (B45.1); herpesviral [herpes simplex] meningitis (B00.3).

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

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