ICD-10 Codes for Multiple sclerosis (MS)

The exact cause of multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown. The condition can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves.

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ICD-10 Codes for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central
nervous system. In MS, the immune system attacks myelin (protective layer around nerve
fibers) disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. For correct
clinical documentation of this disorder, physicians can use the services of medical billing
companies.
Per reports, multiple sclerosis (MS) affects about 400,000 people in the United States.
The condition can affect people of any age group. Most people diagnosed are in the age
group of 20 – 50 years. There is no cure for MS. However, there are treatment modalities
that can help reduce the severity of the disease.
ICD-10 Codes for Multiple Sclerosis
ICD-10 code G35 denotes Multiple sclerosis. G35 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can
be used on the medical claim to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• G35 – Multiple sclerosis
• G36 – Other acute disseminated demyelination
✓ G36.0 – Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
✓ G36.1 – Acute and sub-acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst]
✓ G36.8 – Other specified acute disseminated demyelination
✓ G36.9 – Acute disseminated demyelination, unspecified
• G37 – Other demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
✓ G37. 0 – Diffuse sclerosis of central nervous system
✓ G37. 1 – Central demyelination of corpus callosum
✓ G37. 2 – Central pontine myelinolysis
✓ G37. 3 – Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous
system
✓ G37. 4 – Sub-acute necrotizing myelitis of central nervous system
✓ G37. 5 – Concentric sclerosis [Balo] of central nervous system
• G37. 8 – Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
• G37. 9 – Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
Billing and coding for neurology conditions can be challenging. Medical billing
outsourcing companies can support physicians looking to improve medical coding and
claim submission.