Z86.61
Billable codePersonal history of infections of the central nervous system
The ICD-10 code for personal history of infections of the central nervous system is Z86.61.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Personal history of encephalitis
- Personal history of meningitis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z86.69Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
- Z86.61Personal history of infections of the central nervous system
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V1242
Associated MS-DRGs
Z86.61 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.