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B00.3

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Herpesviral meningitis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by herpes simplex virus.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a serious CNS complication; ensure meningitis is documented in the clinical record
  • •Coordinate with infectious disease documentation for treatment details

Code Hierarchy

└B00Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections└B00.3Herpesviral meningitis
└B00.3Herpesviral meningitis

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