A83.0

Approximate Synonyms

• Japanese encephalitis virus disease

Clinical Information

• A mosquito-borne encephalitis caused by the japanese b encephalitis virus encephalitis virus, japanese) occurring throughout eastern Asia and australia. The majority of infections occur in children and are subclinical or have features limited to transient fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. Inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges may occur and lead to transient or permanent neurologic deficits including a poliomyelitis-like presentation); seizures; coma; and death. from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p751; lancet 1998 apr 11;351 9109):1094-7)

• Viral encephalitis caused by the mosquito-born japanese encephalitis virus. Signs and symptoms include an initial period of fever, headaches, and malaise, followed by neck rigidity, hemiparesis, and convulsions. It may lead to coma.

Details

• A83.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A83.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A83.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 A83.0 may differ.