A87.0

What This Code Means

This is a viral infection of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by enteroviruses (a group of common viruses). Patients typically experience symptoms like fever, headache, neck stiffness, and sensitivity to light.

Coding Tips

• •Ensure the meningitis is confirmed to be enteroviral in origin through clinical documentation or test results before assigning this code
• •Do not use this code for bacterial meningitis or meningitis caused by other viral agents; verify the specific causative organism in the medical record