G04
Non-billableEncephalitis, 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
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is encephalitis? Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain. It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system. The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms. In extreme cases, it can lead to brain damage, stroke , or even death. What causes encephalitis? There are different types of encephalitis, based on what the cause is. The two main…
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Includes
- •acute ascending myelitis
- •meningoencephalitis
- •meningomyelitis
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •encephalopathy NOS (G93.40)
Excludes2 — not included here
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
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 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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