G00.0
BillableHemophilus meningitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by Hemophilus influenzae bacteria.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the causative organism is specifically Hemophilus influenzae (not other Hemophilus species)
- •This is a reportable disease in most jurisdictions; ensure appropriate public health reporting
Code Hierarchy
└G00Bacterial meningitis, not elsewhere classified└G00.0Hemophilus meningitis
└G00.0Hemophilus meningitis