G08 vs G95.1
G08 (Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis) compared with G95.1 (Vascular myelopathies), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. G08 carries an Excludes2 note covering G95.1: “intracranial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating nonpyogenic intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis (G95.1)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. G95.1 carries an Excludes2 note covering G08: “intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis, except non-pyogenic (G08)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| G08Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis | G95.1Vascular myelopathies | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) |
| Definition | Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G08). | Vascular myelopathies is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (G95.1). |
| Includes | Septic embolism of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins Septic endophlebitis of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins Septic phlebitis of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins Septic thrombophlebitis of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources