G06.0 – Intracranial abscess and granuloma
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
ICD-10-CM code
G06.0
- Code
G06.0(claims format:G060)- Description
- Intracranial abscess and granuloma
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- Block
- G00-G09 Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
- Parent codes
- G06
Notes for G06.0
Applicable to:
- Brain [any part] abscess (embolic)
- Cerebellar abscess (embolic)
- Cerebral abscess (embolic)
- Intracranial epidural abscess or granuloma
- Intracranial extradural abscess or granuloma
- Intracranial subdural abscess or granuloma
- Otogenic abscess (embolic)
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- tuberculous intracranial abscess and granuloma (A17.81)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
G06 – Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma
Index terms for G06.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Abscess, brain
- Abscess, cranium
- Granuloma, brain
- Abscess, cerebral
- Abscess, otogenic
- Granuloma, cerebral
- Abscess, intracranial
- Granuloma, intracranial
- Abscess, epidural, brain
- Abscess, subdural, brain
- Abscess, extradural, brain
- Abscess, temporosphenoidal
- Abscess, subarachnoid, brain
- Abscess, cerebellum, cerebellar
- Suppuration, suppurative, brain
- Abscess, sinus, intracranial venous
- Suppuration, suppurative, intracranial
- Infection, infected, infective, brain, septic
Related codes in G06
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G06.0?
G06.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for intracranial abscess and granuloma, in the block G00-G09 (Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system).
Is G06.0 a billable code?
Yes. G06.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does G06.0 belong to?
It belongs to category G06 – Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.