A88.8

What This Code Means

This code is used for viral infections affecting the brain and spinal cord that don't fit into other specific viral categories. It represents less common or atypical viral infections of the central nervous system that have been identified but don't have their own dedicated code.

Coding Tips

• •Always verify the specific viral agent identified in the documentation before assigning this code, as more specific codes may be available for common viruses like enterovirus, herpes simplex, or West Nile virus
• •This is a catch-all code, so ensure the infection is confirmed to be viral and affecting the CNS; if the specific virus is documented, use the more specific code instead