G04

Non-billable

Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis

G04 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G04.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Includes

  • acute ascending myelitis
  • meningoencephalitis
  • meningomyelitis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • encephalopathy NOS (G93.40)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • acute transverse myelitis (G37.3)
  • alcoholic encephalopathy (G31.2)
  • multiple sclerosis (G35-)
  • myalgic encephalomyelitis (G93.32)
  • subacute necrotizing myelitis (G37.4)
  • toxic encephalitis (G92.8)
  • toxic encephalopathy (G92.8)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G04?
G04 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G04 a billable code?
No — G04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G04.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G04?
G04 has 6 more specific child codes, including G04.0, G04.1, G04.2.
What is excluded from G04?
Excludes1 (not coded here): encephalopathy NOS (G93.40).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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