ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Mima polymorpha meningitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Meningitis (basal) (basic) (brain) (cerebral) (cervical) (congestive) (diffuse) (hemorrhagic) (infantile) (membranous) (metastatic) (nonspecific) (pontine) (progressive) (simple) (spinal) (subacute) (sympathetic) (toxic) › Mima polymorpha”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Mima polymorpha meningitis
The ICD-10-CM code for Mima polymorpha meningitis is G00.8 (Other bacterial meningitis).
Within G00, choose G00.8 (Other bacterial meningitis) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: hemophilus meningitis (G00.0), Pneumococcal meningitis (G00.1), streptococcal meningitis (G00.2), staphylococcal meningitis (G00.3) and bacterial meningitis, unspecified (G00.9).
Use an additional code to further identify organism (B96.-).
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.
Common questions about Mima polymorpha meningitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Mima polymorpha meningitis?
- G00.8 — Other bacterial meningitis.
Is G00.8 billable?
- Yes. G00.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G00.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G00.8 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G00.8 a CC or MCC?
- G00.8 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.