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G08 ✓ Billable

Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Nervous System

Code
G08
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Nervous System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Also known as
  • 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
Excludes1 — never code together
  • 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, but may code together
  • intracranial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating nonpyogenic intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis (G95.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G08?
ICD-10-CM code G08 represents Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is G08 billable?
Yes. G08 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is G08 in?
G08 belongs to the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter (G00–G99) of ICD-10-CM.

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