A87Header code — not billable

Viral meningitis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
A87
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category A87

A87.0Enteroviral meningitisYesA87.1Adenoviral meningitisYesA87.2Lymphocytic choriomeningitisYesA87.8Other viral meningitisYesA87.9Viral meningitis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A87?

A87 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Viral meningitis.

Is A87 a billable code?

No. A87 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is A87 in?

A87 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did A87 become effective?

A87 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to A87?

A87 belongs to category A87, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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