ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for staphylococcal 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) › staphylococcal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding staphylococcal meningitis
The ICD-10-CM code for staphylococcal meningitis is G00.3 (Staphylococcal meningitis).
Within G00 (bacterial meningitis, not elsewhere classified), G00.3 is specifically for staphylococcal meningitis. Related codes cover hemophilus meningitis (G00.0), Pneumococcal meningitis (G00.1), streptococcal meningitis (G00.2), other bacterial meningitis (G00.8) and bacterial meningitis, unspecified (G00.9).
Use an additional code to further identify organism (B95.61-B95.8).
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 staphylococcal meningitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for staphylococcal meningitis?
- G00.3 — Staphylococcal meningitis.
Is G00.3 billable?
- Yes. G00.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G00.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G00.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G00.3 a CC or MCC?
- G00.3 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.