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    OpenPayerBilling CodesInflammatory diseases of the central nervous systemICD-10-CM g06-intracranial-and-intraspinal-abscess
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    ICD-10-CM Code For Intracranial And Intraspinal Abscess And Granuloma: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group G06 includes intracranial abscesses, intraspinal abscesses, and granulomatous inflammatory masses of the central nervous system, covering brain abscess, epidural and subdural empyema, and spinal epidural abscess. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute focal infections or granulomatous lesions within the brain, meninges, or spinal canal, capturing disease severity, anatomical location, and complications such as mass effect or neurological impairment. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM G06 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM G06: Intracranial And Intraspinal Abscess And Granuloma Overview

    The ICD-10-CM G06 group captures intracranial and intraspinal abscesses and granulomas affecting the central nervous system. These diagnoses represent localized purulent collections or organized inflammatory masses within the brain, meninges, or spinal canal that can cause focal neurological deficits and systemic infection. Accurate coding is important for reflecting clinical severity, documenting organ system involvement, and supporting appropriate reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient care.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinician documents an intracranial or intraspinal abscess or granuloma based on clinical evaluation, imaging, surgical findings, or pathology. Assign these codes to reflect specific anatomic location, laterality if specified, and any documented complications or associated meningitis.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    3 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    G06.0Intracranial abscess and granuloma
    G06.1Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
    G06.2Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    7 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    023Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
    024Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
    094Bacterial and Tuberculous Infections of Nervous System with MCC
    095Bacterial and Tuberculous Infections of Nervous System with CC
    096Bacterial and Tuberculous Infections of Nervous System without CC/MCC
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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    G07-INTRACRANIAL-AND-INTRASPINAL-ABSCESS

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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