2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G95Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G89-G99›G95

ICD-10-CM G95
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

G95 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G95.0, G95.11, G95.19, and G95.20.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G95
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord
Short Description
Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
G89-G99
Other disorders of the nervous system

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system
CategoryG95Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord
This CodeG95Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord

Specific Coding for Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cordOverview

Non-specific codes like G95 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use G95.0 for Syringomyelia and syringobulbia

  • G95.1 for Vascular myelopathies

  • Use G95.11 for Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)

  • Use G95.19 for Other vascular myelopathies

  • G95.2 for Other and unspecified cord compression

  • Use G95.20 for Unspecified cord compression

  • Use G95.29 for Other cord compression

  • G95.8 for Other specified diseases of spinal cord

  • Use G95.81 for Conus medullaris syndrome

  • Use G95.89 for Other specified diseases of spinal cord

  • Use G95.9 for Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to G95: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 6. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On G95 itself
From Chapter 6 (G00-G99) Diseases of the nervous system applies to 700 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Patient EducationClinical

Spinal Cord Diseases

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. It is protected by your vertebrae, which are the bone disks that make up your spine.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About G95Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord?

G95 is the ICD-10-CM category for other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is G95 (Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord need a more specific code from this category, such as G95.0, G95.11, and G95.19.