2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D86.81Sarcoid meningitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›D50–D89›D80-D89›D86

ICD-10-CM D86.81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

D86.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sarcoid meningitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 196 through 198. Coders also document this condition as neurosarcoidosis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Immunity disorders and Meningitis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D86.81
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sarcoid meningitis
Short Description
Sarcoid meningitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
D86.8
Sarcoidosis of other sites

Code Classification

ChapterD50–D89Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
SectionD80-D89Certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
CategoryD86Sarcoidosis
This CodeD86.81Sarcoid meningitis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Neurosarcoidosis
  • Sarcoid meningitis

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.

    • Sarcoid
      • meningitis
    • Sarcoidosis
      • meninges

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR BLD008
Immunity disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR NVS001
Meningitis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Patient EducationClinical

Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis. You get it when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare but can be deadly.

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Convert D86.81 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
135 Sarcoidosis
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 D86.81Overview

Is D86.81 (Sarcoidosis of other sites) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does D86.81 group to?

When sarcoid meningitis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 196, 197, 198, with relative weights from 0.7162 to 1.8872 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D86.81?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sarcoid meningitis converts to ICD-9-CM 135 (sarcoidosis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.