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B01.0

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Varicella meningitis

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

What This Code Means

Chickenpox virus infection that has spread to the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, causing inflammation and meningitis symptoms.

Coding Tips

  • •Meningitis is a serious complication of varicella; ensure documentation supports this diagnosis
  • •May require additional codes for complications or sequelae

Code Hierarchy

└B01Varicella [chickenpox]└B01.0Varicella meningitis
└B01.0Varicella meningitis

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