G00.1

What This Code Means

This is a serious bacterial infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by pneumococcal bacteria. It requires immediate medical treatment and can cause fever, severe headache, and stiff neck.

Coding Tips

• •Ensure the documentation specifically identifies pneumococcal meningitis rather than other types of bacterial meningitis, as the causative organism is essential for accurate coding
• •This code should be paired with appropriate severity indicators and any complications (such as sepsis) that may be documented, using additional codes as needed