ICD-10-CM G06: Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for G06

Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma

Coding Notes & Guidelines for G06

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

tuberculous intracranial abscess and granuloma (A17.81)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

tuberculous intraspinal abscess and granuloma (A17.81)

Use Additional Code

code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Inclusion Terms
  • Brain [any part] abscess (embolic)
  • Cerebellar abscess (embolic)
  • Cerebral abscess (embolic)
  • Intracranial epidural abscess or granuloma
  • Intracranial extradural abscess or granuloma
  • Intracranial subdural abscess or granuloma
  • Otogenic abscess (embolic)
Inclusion Terms
  • Abscess (embolic) of spinal cord [any part]
  • Intraspinal epidural abscess or granuloma
  • Intraspinal extradural abscess or granuloma
  • Intraspinal subdural abscess or granuloma

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for G06):

G06.0 - Intracranial abscess and granuloma G06.1 - Intraspinal abscess and granuloma G06.2 - Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code G06 (Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma)

ICD-10-CM code G06 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G06 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about G06 - Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma.