ICD-10-CM G08: Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for G08

Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for G08

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • intracranial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating:
  • abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7)
  • pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.5, O87.3)
  • nonpyogenic intracranial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis (I67.6)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

intracranial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating nonpyogenic intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis (G95.1)

Inclusion Terms
  • Septic embolism of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins
  • Septic endophlebitis of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins
  • Septic phlebitis of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins
  • Septic thrombophlebitis of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins
  • Septic thrombosis of intracranial or intraspinal venous sinuses and veins

About ICD-10-CM Code G08 (Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis)

ICD-10-CM code G08 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 G08 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about G08 - Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. 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 phlebitis and thrombophlebitis.