Meningitis due to coxsackie virus

This code signifies inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, specifically caused by an infection with the coxsackie virus. This is a form of viral meningitis, often presenting with symptoms like fever, headache, and stiff neck.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of meningitis and laboratory confirmation or strong clinical suspicion points to coxsackie virus as the causative agent. This typically applies to cases of aseptic meningitis where other bacterial or fungal causes have been ruled out.

• Ensure documentation specifies "meningitis" and explicitly links it to "coxsackie virus."
• Do not use this code if the meningitis is due to other viral agents; specific codes exist for those.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter.