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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Ilheus virus encephalitis

A83.8

Other mosquito-borne viral encephalitis

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Encephalitis (chronic) (hemorrhagic) (idiopathic) (nonepidemic) (spurious) (subacute) › Ilheus (virus)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Ilheus virus encephalitis

The ICD-10-CM code for Ilheus virus encephalitis is A83.8 (Other mosquito-borne viral encephalitis).

Within A83, choose A83.8 (Other mosquito-borne viral encephalitis) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: Japanese encephalitis (A83.0), Western equine encephalitis (A83.1), Eastern equine encephalitis (A83.2), St Louis encephalitis (A83.3), Australian encephalitis (A83.4), California encephalitis (A83.5), Rocio virus disease (A83.6) and unspecified (A83.9).

As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" 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 023 (Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator, relative weight 5.7444), DRG 024 (Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC, relative weight 3.9708), DRG 097 (Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with MCC, relative weight 3.8226), DRG 098 (Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with CC, relative weight 2.2706) and DRG 099 (Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis without CC/MCC, relative weight 1.5256), 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 Ilheus virus encephalitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Ilheus virus encephalitis?

A83.8 — Other mosquito-borne viral encephalitis.

Is A83.8 billable?

Yes. A83.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can A83.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict A83.8 as a principal diagnosis.

Is A83.8 a CC or MCC?

A83.8 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.