ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for choriomeningitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Choriomeningitis (acute) (lymphocytic) (serous)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding choriomeningitis
The ICD-10-CM code for choriomeningitis is A87.2 (Lymphocytic choriomeningitis).
Within A87 (viral meningitis), A87.2 is specifically for lymphocytic choriomeningitis. Related codes cover enteroviral meningitis (A87.0), adenoviral meningitis (A87.1), other viral meningitis (A87.8) and unspecified (A87.9).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 075 (Viral Meningitis with CC/MCC, relative weight 1.7707) and DRG 076 (Viral Meningitis without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.8675), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about choriomeningitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for choriomeningitis?
- A87.2 — Lymphocytic choriomeningitis.
Is A87.2 billable?
- Yes. A87.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can A87.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict A87.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is A87.2 a CC or MCC?
- A87.2 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.