Question 1

Is G02 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, G02 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code G02 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G02 represents Meningitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code G02 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code G02 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G02?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G02 is section:G00-G09 (Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (G00-G09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from G02?

Accepted Answer

Code G02 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: candidal meningitis (B37.5); coccidioidomycosis meningitis (B38.4); cryptococcal meningitis (B45.1) and 8 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with G02 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can G02 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, G02 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use G02 as a secondary diagnosis.

G022026

Excludes111Not coded together

Code First3Sequence another code first

Excludes28Not included here

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions