ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 G05.4

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 72 MCC

Myelitis in diseases classified elsewhere

G05
Block
1
Synonyms
582
LCDs
9
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM G05.4

ICD-10-CM code G05.4 represents Myelitis in diseases classified elsewhere. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G05). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G05.4 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for G05.4

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

G05.4 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 72). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inpatient DRG impact: MCC

G05.4 is designated MCC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-MCC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag MCC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under G05.4. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Meningomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 72
ESRD-HCC
Category 72
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 72

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Inpatient DRG Impact, MCC

codes Myelitis in diseases classified elsewhere. As a Major Complication/Comorbidity (MCC), this can shift the DRG assignment to a higher-weighted category, substantial reimbursement impact.

Medicare LCD Coverage for G05.4

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G05.4 as a covered diagnosis.

582 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 582 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87555 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87653 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87486 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87626 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 0109U →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87516 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87517 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87528 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87476 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Article ID: 58761, Effective: 2026-03-12 00:00:00, 851 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 87594 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G05.4.

9 policies

1 Cigna

Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing - (0530)
Policy ID: MM_0530

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Policy ID: ART-56551
Billing and Coding: Neurophysiology Evoked Potentials (NEPs)
Policy ID: ART-56773
Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Policy ID: ART-56799
Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Policy ID: ART-57204
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing
Policy ID: ART-58710

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G05.4

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for G05.4

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert G05.4 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
G05.4 32342 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 G05.4, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code G05.4 billable? +

Yes, G05.4 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to G05.4? +

ICD-10 G05.4 includes: Meningomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere.

Does G05.4 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. G05.4 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 72. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

Is G05.4 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +

Yes, this code is designated as MCC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.

What ICD-9 codes does G05.4 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, G05.4 maps to ICD-9 codes: 32342. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

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