Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 091.81
Acute syphilitic meningitis (secondary)
  • Short description: ACUTE SYPHIL MENINGITIS.
  • ICD-9-CM 091.81 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 091.81 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 091.81 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A51.41 Secondary syphilitic meningitis
Approximate Synonyms
  • Secondary syphilis of meninges
  • Secondary syphilitic meningitis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 091.81:
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