2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A32.12Listerial meningoencephalitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›A30-A49›A32

ICD-10-CM A32.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

A32.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for listerial meningoencephalitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 867 through 869. Coders also document this condition as bacterial meningoencephalitis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Bacterial infections and Encephalitis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
A32.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Listerial meningoencephalitis
Short Description
Listerial meningoencephalitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
A32.1
Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionA30-A49Other bacterial diseases
CategoryA32Listeriosis
This CodeA32.12Listerial meningoencephalitis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bacterial meningoencephalitis
  • Listeria cerebritis
  • Listeria meningitis
  • Listeria meningoencephalitis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Encephalitis(chronic) (hemorrhagic) (idiopathic) (nonepidemic) (spurious) (subacute)
      • in (due to)
        • listeriosis
    • Meningoencephalitis
      • Listeria monocytogenes

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INF003
Bacterial infections
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR NVS002
Encephalitis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Encephalitis

Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain. It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system. The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms. In extreme cases, it can lead to brain damage, stroke, or even death.

The full article covers:

  • What is encephalitis?
  • What causes encephalitis?
  • Who is more likely to get encephalitis?
  • What are the symptoms of encephalitis?
  • How is encephalitis diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for encephalitis?
  • Can encephalitis be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert A32.12 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
027.0 Listeriosis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About A32.12Overview

Is A32.12 (Listerial meningitis and meningoencephalitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report listerial meningoencephalitis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does A32.12 group to?

When listerial meningoencephalitis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 867, 868, 869, with relative weights from 0.7297 to 2.0932 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of A32.12?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, listerial meningoencephalitis converts to ICD-9-CM 027.0 (listeriosis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.