G00.2

G00.2

Billable

Streptococcal 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 Streptococcus bacteria.

Coding Tips

•Specify the type of Streptococcus when documented (e.g., pneumococcal, Group B) for more precise coding if available
•This is a reportable disease; ensure appropriate documentation and reporting

Use Additional Code

code to further identify organism (B95.0-B95.5)

Code Hierarchy

└G00Bacterial meningitis, not elsewhere classified └G00.2Streptococcal meningitis