G08
Billable

Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis?

ICD-10-CM G08 is the diagnosis code for Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. This code falls under the section "Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for G08

✅ This Code Includes

  • 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

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as G08. They are mutually exclusive:

  • 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)

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in G08. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

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

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where G08 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeG08 — Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is G08 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, G08 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does G08 mean?

G08 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is G08 in?

G08 is located in Section G00-G09 — "Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use G08?

Use G08 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis is G08.

Can G08 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, G08 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is G08 in?

G08 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from G08?

Type 1 Excludes for G08 include: intracranial phlebitis and thrombophlebitis complicating:; abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.7); pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O22.5, O87.3) and more.

Is G08 valid for 2026?

Yes, G08 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
G08
Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitis
Billable / Specific Code
6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G00-G09 — Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
2026 ICD-10-CM