G36
Non-billableOther acute disseminated demyelination
G36 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other acute disseminated demyelination. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G36.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- G00-G99
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHDegenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. Sometimes the cause is a medical condition such as alcoholism, a tumor, or a stroke. Other causes may include toxins, chemicals, and viruses. Sometimes the cause is unknown. Degenerative nerve diseases include: Alzheimer's disease Amyotrophic…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •postinfectious encephalitis and encephalomyelitis NOS (G04.01)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- InebilizumabCD19-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC]›
- RavulizumabComplement Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Satralizumab›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code G36?
- G36 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other acute disseminated demyelination". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
- Is G36 a billable code?
- No — G36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G36.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from G36?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): postinfectious encephalitis and encephalomyelitis NOS (G04.01).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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