ICD-10-CM Code R29.1
Meningismus
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R29.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of meningismus. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R291 is used to code Meningism
Meningism is the triad of nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), photophobia (intolerance of bright light) and headache. It is a sign of irritation of the meninges, such as seen in meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhages and various other diseases. "Meningismus" is the term used when the above listed symptoms are present without actual infection or inflammation; usually it is seen in concordance with other acute illnesses in the pediatric population. Related clinical signs include Kernig's sign and three signs all named Brudzinski's sign.
| MeSH Code: | D008580 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 781.6 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with MCC.
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with CC.
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R29.1 - Meningismus'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R29.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 781.6 was previously used, R29.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: R29 - Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems