What does ICD-10 code G95.11 mean?

ICD-10 code G95.11 is the standardized code used for acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic) in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code G95.11 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code G95.11 when recording acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic) in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code G95.11 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10BillableValid for clinical use

ICD-10 Code G95.11: Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)

Name: ICD-10 Code G95.11: Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-26T12:46:38.762Z

G95.11 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic) in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic) in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter

6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

block

G89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms

Anoxia of spinal cord
Arterial thrombosis of spinal cord

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

NeurologistGeneral Physician

Related codes

G95.19Other vascular myelopathiescode

Sibling codes

G95.19Other vascular myelopathiesbillable

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 95907high

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 1-2 STUDIES

Source: CMS coverage guidance

CPT 95912high

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 11-12 STUDIES

Source: CMS coverage guidance

CPT 95913high

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 13 OR MORE STUDIES

Source: CMS coverage guidance

CPT 95908high

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 3-4 STUDIES

Source: CMS coverage guidance

CPT 95909high

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 5-6 STUDIES

Source: CMS coverage guidance

CPT 95910high

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 7-8 STUDIES

Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Acute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)Acute infarction of spinal cordAcute infarction of spinal cord embolic nonembolic

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeG95.11

SystemICD10

Display nameAcute infarction of spinal cord (embolic) (nonembolic)

ChapterDiseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

BlockOther disorders of the nervous system

Flags

BillableYes

Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10

Version2026-annual

Releaseannual

Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms

Anoxia(pathological)Infarct, infarctionIschemia, ischemicThrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)Thrombosis, thrombotic(bland) (multiple) (progressive) (silent) (vessel)

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