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A39.53

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Meningococcal pericarditis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

This is a serious infection of the pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart) caused by meningococcal bacteria. It can cause inflammation, fluid buildup around the heart, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Coding Tips

  • •This code should be used when meningococcal infection specifically affects the pericardium; verify documentation confirms both the meningococcal organism and pericardial involvement
  • •Consider whether additional codes are needed for sepsis (A39.4) or other meningococcal manifestations if documented, as meningococcal disease often presents with multiple organ involvement

Code Hierarchy

└A39Meningococcal infection└A39.5Meningococcal heart disease└A39.53Meningococcal pericarditis
└A39.53Meningococcal pericarditis

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