Question 1

Is G08 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, G08 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code G08 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G08 represents Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. 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 G08 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code G08 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 G08?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G08 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 G08?

Accepted Answer

Code G08 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: intracranial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating:; abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7); pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.5, O87.3) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with G08 as they represent different diagnoses.

G082026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Notes5Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is G08 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code G08 mean?

When was ICD-10 code G08 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G08?

What conditions are excluded from G08?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code G08?

How common is hospitalization for G08?