G36: Other acute disseminated demyelination
Codes under G36 (Other acute disseminated demyelination). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| G36.0 | Neuromyelitis optica [Devic] | ✓ |
| G36.0 | Neuromyelitis optica [Devic] | ✓ |
| G36.1 | Acute and subacute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst] | ✓ |
| G36.1 | Acute and subacute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst] | ✓ |
| G36.8 | Other specified acute disseminated demyelination | ✓ |
| G36.8 | Other specified acute disseminated demyelination | ✓ |
| G36.9 | Acute disseminated demyelination, unspecified | ✓ |
| G36.9 | Acute disseminated demyelination, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code G36?
G36 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other acute disseminated demyelination. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is G36 a billable code?
No — G36 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example G36.0 — Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]). 8 of the 8 codes under G36 are billable.
What codes fall under G36?
G36 includes G36.0, G36.0, G36.1, G36.1, G36.8, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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