2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G95.11Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G89-G99›G95

ICD-10-CM G95.11
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G95.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic). It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other nervous system disorders (neither hereditary nor degenerative).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G95.11
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)
Short Description
Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G95.1
Vascular myelopathies

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system
CategoryG95Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord
This CodeG95.11Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute infarction of spinal cord
  • Acute venous infarction of spinal cord
  • Anterior spinal artery thrombosis
  • Arterial thrombosis of spinal cord
  • Infarction of spinal cord
  • Ischemic disorder of spinal cord
  • Myelopathy due to acute infarction of spinal cord
  • Myelopathy due to arterial thrombosis of spinal cord
  • Occlusion of spinal vein
  • Spinal cord stroke
  • Venous infarction of spinal cord

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Anoxia of spinal cord
  • Arterial thrombosis of spinal cord

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Anoxia(pathological)
      • spinal cord
    • Infarct, infarction
      • spinal (cord) (acute) (embolic) (nonembolic)
    • Ischemia, ischemic
      • spinal cord
    • Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)
      • artery, arteries (postinfectional)
        • spinal, anterior or posterior
    • Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)
      • spinal cord (arterial)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NVS020
Other nervous system disorders (neither hereditary nor degenerative)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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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Convert G95.11 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
336.1 Vascular myelopathies
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 G95.11Overview

Is G95.11 (Vascular myelopathies) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic) on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G95.11?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic) converts to ICD-9-CM 336.1 (vascular myelopathies). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.