2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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
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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About G95Overview

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.