2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G36Other acute disseminated demyelination
G36 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other acute disseminated demyelination, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G36.0, G36.1, G36.8, and G36.9.
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Specific Coding for Other acute disseminated demyelinationOverview
Non-specific codes like G36 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- postinfectious encephalitis and encephalomyelitis NOS G04.01
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Questions About G36Overview
Is G36 (Other acute disseminated demyelination) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other acute disseminated demyelination, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other acute disseminated demyelination need a more specific code from this category, such as G36.0, G36.1, and G36.8.
