G36 ICD-10-CM Code: Other acute disseminated demyelination
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
G36Other acute disseminated demyelination
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where G36 sits
- 1
Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- 2
Section
Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system (G35-G37)
- 3
Category G36
Other acute disseminated demyelination
- 4
Code G36
Other acute disseminated demyelination
More specific choices
Codes under G36
G36 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for G36.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for G36.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G36.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- postinfectious encephalitis and encephalomyelitis NOS (G04.01)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for G36.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code G36 mean?
G36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other acute disseminated demyelination.”
Is G36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. G36 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is G36 located in ICD-10-CM?
G36 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system (G35-G37) (G35–G37), under category G36, Other acute disseminated demyelination.
What coding notes are listed for G36?
No inclusion terms are listed for G36 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: postinfectious encephalitis and encephalomyelitis NOS (G04.01). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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