ICD-10 Code A39
Meningococcal infection
| ICD-10: | A39 |
| Short Description: | Meningococcal infection |
| Long Description: | Meningococcal infection |
Not Valid for Submission
ICD-10 A39 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of meningococcal infection. The code is NOT valid for the year 2019 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:
- A39.0 - Meningococcal meningitis
- A39.1 - Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
- A39.2 - Acute meningococcemia
- A39.3 - Chronic meningococcemia
- A39.4 - Meningococcemia, unspecified
- A39.5 - Meningococcal heart disease
- A39.50 - Meningococcal carditis, unspecified
- A39.51 - Meningococcal endocarditis
- A39.52 - Meningococcal myocarditis
- A39.53 - Meningococcal pericarditis
- A39.8 - Other meningococcal infections
- A39.81 - Meningococcal encephalitis
- A39.82 - Meningococcal retrobulbar neuritis
- A39.83 - Meningococcal arthritis
- A39.84 - Postmeningococcal arthritis
- A39.89 - Other meningococcal infections
- A39.9 - Meningococcal infection, unspecified
Code Classification
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00–B99)
Information for Medical Professionals
Clinical Information
Notes:
- Meningococcal Infections: Infections with bacteria of the species NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS.
Information for Patients
Meningococcal Infections
Meningococci are a type of bacteria that cause serious infections. The most common infection is meningitis, which is an inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Meningococci can also cause other problems, including a serious bloodstream infection called sepsis.
Meningococcal infections can spread from person to person. Risk factors include
- Age - it is more common in infants, teens, and young adults
- Living in close quarters, such as in college dorms or military settings
- Certain medical conditions, such as not having a spleen
- Travel to areas where meningococcal disease is common
In its early stages, you may have flu-like symptoms and a stiff neck. But the disease can progress quickly and can be fatal. Early diagnosis and treatment are extremely important. Lab tests on your blood and cerebrospinal fluid can tell if you have it. Treatment is with antibiotics. Since the infection spreads from person to person, family members may also need to be treated.
A vaccine can prevent meningococcal infections.
- Meningococcemia (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (Medical Encyclopedia)
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ICD-10 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
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