G05
Non-billableEncphlts, myelitis & encephalomyelitis in dis classd elswhr
Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •adenoviral encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisA85.1
- •encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis (in) measlesB05.0
- •enteroviral encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisA85.0
- •herpesviral [herpes simplex] encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisB00.4
- •listerial encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisA32.12
- •meningococcal encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisA39.81
- •mumps encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisB26.2
- •postchickenpox encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisB01.1
- •rubella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisB06.01
- •toxoplasmosis encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisB58.2
- •zoster encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisB02.0
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •congenital toxoplasmosis encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisP37.1
- •cytomegaloviral encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisB25.8
- •encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis (in) systemic lupus erythematosusM32.19
- •eosinophilic meningoencephalitisB83.2
- •human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
- •poliovirusA80
- •suppurative otitis mediaH66.01-H66.4
- •systemic lupus erythematosusM32.19
- •trichinellosisB75
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encphlts, myelitis & encephalomyelitis in dis classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for encphlts, myelitis & encephalomyelitis in dis classd elswhr is G05. The full clinical description is "Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere". G05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code G05 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G05 represents “Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is G05 a billable code?
No, G05 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under G05.
What chapter is G05 in?
G05 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G05?
G05 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: adenoviral encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis (A85.1); encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis (in) measles (B05.0); enteroviral encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis (A85.0); and 8 more.
What are the subcategories under G05?
G05 has 2 child codes, including: G05.3 (Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis in diseases classd elswhr), G05.4 (Myelitis in diseases classified elsewhere).
What are the UMLS CUIs for G05?
G05 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0694471. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does G05 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encphlts, myelitis & encephalomyelitis in dis classd elswhr affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of G05?
G05 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8E47 (Encephalopathy, not elsewhere classified).
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