Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord (G95) ICD-10-CM
The G95 code range covers other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord with 12 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
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Codes in the G95 Range 12 codes · 8 billable
- G95 Other and unspecified diseases of spinal cordNon-billable
- G95.0 Syringomyelia and syringobulbia
- G95.1 Vascular myelopathiesNon-billable
- G95.11 Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)
- G95.19 Other vascular myelopathies
- G95.2 Other and unspecified cord compressionNon-billable
- G95.20 Unspecified cord compression
- G95.29 Other cord compression
- G95.8 Other specified diseases of spinal cordNon-billable
- G95.81 Conus medullaris syndrome
- G95.89 Other specified diseases of spinal cord
- G95.9 Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the G95 range.
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.
Syringomyelia
Longitudinal cavities in the spinal cord, most often in the cervical region, which may extend for multiple spinal levels. The cavities are lined by dense, gliogenous tissue and may be associated with SPINAL CORD NEOPLASMS; spinal cord traumatic injuries; and vascular malformations. Syringomyelia is marked clinically by pain and PARESTHESIA, muscular atrophy of the hands, and analgesia with thermoanesthesia of the hands and arms, but with the tactile sense preserved (sensory dissociation). Lower extremity spasticity and incontinence may also develop. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1269)
About the G95 Code Range
The ICD-10 code G95 covers various other and unspecified diseases of the spinal cord. These codes are used to classify conditions such as syringomyelia, vascular myelopathies, spinal cord compression, and other specific or unspecified spinal cord disorders that don’t fall under more defined categories.
This section includes G95.0 for syringomyelia and syringobulbia, which are fluid-filled cysts within the spinal cord often referred to as central cord syndrome caused by syringomyelia. Vascular myelopathies, like acute infarction or spinal cord stroke, use codes G95.1 and its subcategories such as G95.11. Spinal cord compression due to tumors, trauma, or degenerative diseases is classified under G95.2, including unspecified (G95.20) and other causes (G95.29). Other specific conditions like conus medullaris syndrome (G95.81) and various toxic, traumatic, or degenerative myelopathies are assigned to G95.8. When the spinal cord disease is not otherwise specified, the code G95.9 is appropriate, covering a wide range of spinal cord injuries and disorders such as cervical myelopathy, spinal stenosis, and paralysis due to cord lesions. Understanding these codes assists in accurately documenting complex spinal cord conditions in medical records and billing processes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the G95 range?
Of the 12 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the G95 range classify?
The range classifies other and unspecified diseases of spinal cord. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
