2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G95.89Other specified diseases of spinal cord

ICD-10-CM CodesG00–G99G89-G99G95

ICD-10-CM G95.89
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G95.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified diseases of spinal cord. 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
G95.89
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified diseases of spinal cord
Short Description
Other specified diseases of spinal cord
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Other specified diseases of spinal cord

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system
CategoryG95Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord
This CodeG95.89Other specified diseases of spinal cord

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired tethered cord syndrome
  • Atrophy of cervical spinal cord
  • Autoimmune myelopathy
  • Cassava poisoning
  • Cauda equina syndrome with cord bladder
  • Central cord syndrome due to cervical spondylosis
  • Central cord syndrome due to traumatic injury
  • Cyst of spinal cord caused by parasite
  • Degenerative myelopathy
  • Drug-induced myelopathy
  • Fracture of vertebral column with spinal cord injury
  • Hemorrhage into subdural space of spine
  • Incomplete spinal cord syndrome
  • Incomplete transverse lesion of thoracic spinal cord
  • Infection causing cyst of central nervous system
  • Intraspinal space-occupying lesion
  • Late effect of accidental injury
  • Myelomalacia
  • Myelopathy after venomous injury
  • Myelopathy caused by cassava
  • Myelopathy caused by radiation
  • Myelopathy caused by spider venom
  • Myelopathy due to electrical exposure
  • Myelopathy due to food toxicity
  • Myelopathy due to lathyrism
  • Myelopathy due to toxicity of substance
  • Neuraxial hematoma
  • Open fracture of vertebral column with spinal cord injury
  • Poliomyelomalacia
  • Postoperative tethered cord syndrome
  • Snake venom-induced myelopathy
  • Spinal cord concussion
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Spinal cord injury of multiple sites without spinal bone injury
  • Spinal hemiplegia
  • Spinal subdural hematoma
  • Spontaneous hematoma of spinal cord
  • Total spinal blockade

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Cord bladder NOS
  • Drug-induced myelopathy
  • Radiation-induced myelopathy

Type 1 Excludes

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.

    • Atrophy, atrophic(of)
      • spinal (acute) (cord)
    • Cord
      • bladder
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • cauda equina
    • Deformity
      • spinal
        • cord (congenital)
          • acquired
    • Disease, diseased
      • heredodegenerative NEC
        • spinal cord
    • Disease, diseased
      • spinal (cord)
        • specified NEC
    • Gliosis(cerebral)
      • spinal
    • Hemiplegia
      • ascending NEC
        • spinal
    • Myelomalacia
    • Myelopathy(spinal cord)
      • drug-induced
    • Myelopathy(spinal cord)
      • radiation-induced
    • Myelopathy(spinal cord)
      • toxic
    • Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)
      • spinal (cord)
        • hereditary
    • Sclerosis, sclerotic
      • spinal (cord) (progressive)
    • Softening
      • spinal cord
    • Syndrome
      • Froin's

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

  • Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury

    an injury to the lumbar spinal cord.
  • Spinal Cord Injury

    traumatic damage of the spinal cord.
  • Spinal Injury Related to Birth|Spinal Cord Injury Related to Birth|Spinal Injury Related to Birth Trauma|Spinal Injury Related to Birth Trauma

    an injury to the spine sustained during the birthing process.

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 G95.89 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
336.8 Myelopathy NEC
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 G95.89Overview

Is G95.89 (Other specified diseases of spinal cord) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G95.89?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified diseases of spinal cord converts to ICD-9-CM 336.8 (myelopathy NEC). 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.