G04.01

Billable

Postinfectious acute disseminated encephalitis and encephalomyelitis (postinfectious ADEM)

G04.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Postinfectious acute disseminated encephalitis and encephalomyelitis (postinfectious ADEM). It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G04.0
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What 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…

Read more about Encephalitis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • post chickenpox encephalitis (B01.1)
  • post measles encephalitis (B05.0)
  • post measles myelitis (B05.1)

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G04.01?
G04.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Postinfectious acute disseminated encephalitis and encephalomyelitis (postinfectious ADEM)". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G04.01 a billable code?
Yes — G04.01 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from G04.01?
Excludes1 (not coded here): post chickenpox encephalitis (B01.1); post measles encephalitis (B05.0); post measles myelitis (B05.1).

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

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