Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 323.01
Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis in viral diseases classified elsewhere
  • Short description: ENCEPH/ENCEPHMYE OTH DIS.
  • ICD-9-CM 323.01 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 323.01 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: 323.01 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM G05.3 Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere
323.01 Excludes
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 323.01:
  • Encephalitis (bacterial) (chronic) (hemorrhagic) (idiopathic) (nonepidemic) (spurious) (subacute) 323.9
  • Encephalomyelitis (chronic) (granulomatous) (myalgic, benign) (see also Encephalitis) 323.9
    • due to
      • cat-scratch disease 078.3 [323.01]
      • infectious mononucleosis 075 [323.01]
      • ornithosis 073.7 [323.01]
      • vaccination (any) 323.51
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