Question 1

Is G07 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, G07 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code G07 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G07 represents Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma in diseases classified elsewhere. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code G07 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code G07 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G07?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G07 is section:G00-G09 (Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (G00-G09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from G07?

Accepted Answer

Code G07 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: abscess of brain:; amebic (A06.6); chromomycotic (B43.1) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with G07 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can G07 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, G07 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use G07 as a secondary diagnosis.

G072026

Excludes16Not coded together

Code First2Sequence another code first

Excludes28Not included here

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions