ICD-10 G95.1
Non-Billable HeaderVascular myelopathies
About ICD-10-CM G95.1
ICD-10-CM code G95.1 represents Vascular myelopathies. This is a non-billable header code in the Nervous System chapter (block G95). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G95.1 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of G95.1, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis, except non-pyogenic (G08)
Medicare LCD Coverage for G95.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G95.1 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G95.1.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but G95.1 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G95.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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.
Codes Adjacent To G95.1
Other codes in section G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).
ICD-10 G95.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G95.1 billable? +
No, G95.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block G95 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for G95.1? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis, except non-pyogenic (G08)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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