G06.0
BillableIntracranial abscess and granuloma
G06.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intracranial abscess and granuloma. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue. Bacteria, viruses,…
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Includes
- •Brain [any part] abscess (embolic)
- •Cerebellar abscess (embolic)
- •Cerebral abscess (embolic)
- •Intracranial epidural abscess or granuloma
- •Intracranial extradural abscess or granuloma
- •Intracranial subdural abscess or granuloma
- •Otogenic abscess (embolic)
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •tuberculous intracranial abscess and granuloma (A17.81)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code G06.0?
- G06.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intracranial abscess and granuloma". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
- Is G06.0 a billable code?
- Yes — G06.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from G06.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): tuberculous intracranial abscess and granuloma (A17.81).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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