Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A39.53

Meningococcal pericarditis

ICD-10-CM Code:: A39.53
ICD-10 Code for:: Meningococcal pericarditis
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: ^[1]: Not chronic
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Code Information
Approximate Synonyms
Clinical Classification
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
Diagnostic Related Groups Mapping
Convert to ICD-9 Code
Patient Education
Other Codes Used Similar Conditions
Code History

Code Classification

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
(A00–B99)
- Other bacterial diseases
  (A30-A49)
  - Meningococcal infection
    (A39)

A39.53 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of meningococcal pericarditis. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Acute bacterial pericarditis
Acute meningococcal pericarditis
Meningococcal pericarditis

Clinical Classification

Clinical Category	CCSR Category Code	Inpatient Default CCSR	Outpatient Default CCSR
Bacterial infections	INF003	N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.	N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Pericarditis and pericardial disease	CIR006	Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.	Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

- Disease, diseased - See Also: Syndrome;
- - heart (organic) - I51.9
  - - meningococcal - A39.50
    - - pericarditis - A39.53

- Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) - B99.9
- - meningococcal - See Also: condition; - A39.9
  - - heart - A39.50
    - - pericardium - A39.53
  - - pericardium - A39.53

- Pericarditis (with decompensation) (with effusion) - I31.9
- - meningococcal - A39.53

A39.53 is grouped with Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a classification system used to group together diagnosis codes for the purpose of reimbursement and healthcare management. DRGs are used to standardize the way hospitals and other providers are paid for inpatient services. In this system patients are grouped together based on their principal diagnosis in areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). Once a patient is assigned a particular diagnostic category, providers receive a predetermined payment rate for the services rendered. This reimbursement rate is often fixed and is meant to cover the cost of care for that patient. Reimbursement is also affected by the relative weight of a diagnostic related group based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Diagnostic related groups encourage healthcare providers to focus on quality and efficiency in patient care while managing costs effectively. The diagnosis code is present in the following groups for version MS-DRG V41.0 applicable from 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2024.

MS-DRG	MS-DRG Title	MCD	Relative Weight
314	OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC	05	2.0935
315	OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH CC	05	0.9673
316	OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITHOUT CC/MCC	05	0.6927

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Convert A39.53 to ICD-9-CM

ICD-9-CM Code: 036.41 - Meningococc pericarditis

Patient Education

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.

[Learn More in MedlinePlus]

Pericardial Disorders

The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include:

Pericarditis - an inflammation of the sac. It can be from a virus or other infection, a heart attack, heart surgery, other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines.
Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sac
Cardiac tamponade - a serious problem in which buildup of fluid in the sac causes problems with the function of the heart

Symptoms of pericardial problems include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis. Your doctor may use a physical exam, imaging tests, and heart tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on the cause.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute