ICD-10 Code for Myelopathy
The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for myelopathy (spinal cord) is G95.9 – Disease of spinal cord, unspecified. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (9 codes, 9 billable).
- Main code
G95.9– Disease of spinal cord, unspecified- Billable
- Yes
Index entries for Myelopathy
- drug-induced –
G95.89 - in (due to)
- degeneration or displacement, intervertebral disc NEC – see Disorder, disc, with, myelopathy
- disease classified elsewhere –
G99.2 - infection – see Encephalitis
- intervertebral disc disorder – see also Disorder, disc, with, myelopathy
- mercury
- neoplastic disease –
D49.9–G99.2[manifestation] – see also Neoplasm - pernicious anemia –
D51.0–G99.2[manifestation] - spondylosis – see Spondylosis, with myelopathy NEC
- necrotic (subacute) (vascular) –
G95.19 - radiation-induced –
G95.89 - spondylogenic NEC – see Spondylosis, with myelopathy NEC
- toxic –
G95.89 - transverse, acute –
G37.3 - vascular –
G95.19 - vitamin B12 –
E53.8–G32.0[manifestation]
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.