2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G95.20Unspecified cord compression

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G89-G99›G95

ICD-10-CM G95.20
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G95.20 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified cord compression. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 974 through 976. Coders also document this condition as compression of cervical spinal cord. 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
G95.20
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified cord compression
Short Description
Unspecified cord compression
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G95.2
Other and unspecified cord compression

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system
CategoryG95Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord
This CodeG95.20Unspecified cord compression

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Compression of cervical spinal cord
  • Metastatic spinal cord compression
  • Myelopathy due to malignant neoplastic disease
  • Myelopathy due to spinal cord compression
  • Spinal cord compression
  • Spinal cord compression due to degenerative disorder of spinal column
  • Spinal cord compression due to neoplasm
  • Traumatic spinal cord compression

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.

    • Compression
      • spinal (cord)
    • Pressure
      • spinal cord

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Spinal Cord Compression

    acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the spinal cord due to extramedullary neoplasm; epidural abscess; spinal fractures; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.

  • Epidural Spinal Cord Compression|ESCC|Extradural Spinal Cord Compression

    compression of the spinal cord secondary to mass effect in the epidural space, most commonly from metastases.

  • Grade 1 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE 6.0

    radiologic findings only

  • Grade 2 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE 6.0

    mild or moderate symptoms; limiting instrumental adl or mild/moderate impact on age-appropriate normal daily activity (pediatric)

  • Grade 3 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE 6.0

    severe symptoms; limiting self-care adl or severe impact on age-appropriate normal daily activity (pediatric)

  • Grade 4 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE 6.0

    life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated

  • Grade 5 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE 6.0

    death

  • Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE 6.0

    a disorder characterized by pressure on the spinal cord.

  • Grade 3 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE|Grade 3 Spinal cord compression

    severe symptoms; limiting self care adl

  • Grade 4 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE|Grade 4 Spinal cord compression

    life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated

  • Grade 5 Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE|Grade 5 Spinal cord compression

    death

  • Spinal Cord Compression

    compression of the spinal cord.

  • Spinal Cord Compression, CTCAE|Spinal cord compression

    a disorder characterized by pressure on the spinal cord.

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 G95.20 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
336.9 Spinal cord disease NOS
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 G95.20Overview

Is G95.20 (Other and unspecified cord compression) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified cord compression on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does G95.20 group to?

When unspecified cord compression is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 974, 975, 976, with relative weights from 0.8945 to 2.8860 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G95.20?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified cord compression converts to ICD-9-CM 336.9 (spinal cord disease NOS). 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.