Meningococcal infection, unspecified

This code represents a meningococcal infection where the specific type or manifestation of the infection is not documented. It indicates the presence of Neisseria meningitidis causing disease, but without further detail regarding the affected body system (e.g., meningitis, sepsis, pneumonia).

Use this code when the medical record clearly states a diagnosis of "meningococcal infection" but provides no additional information about the specific clinical syndrome. This code is appropriate when the provider has not specified whether the infection is meningitis, sepsis, or another localized manifestation.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific meningococcal infection (e.g., meningococcal meningitis, meningococcal sepsis) is documented; always code to the highest level of specificity.
• Query the provider for clarification if "meningococcal infection" is documented without further detail to determine if a more specific code can be assigned.
• This code is often a primary diagnosis but may be secondary if another condition is the principal reason for the encounter and the meningococcal infection is a co-morbidity.