Is G05 a billable code?
No. G05 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
G05: Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
G05 groups related diagnoses under encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
G05 questions
What does G05 mean?
G05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere. It is in chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.