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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for demyelination

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Demyelination, demyelinization”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding demyelination

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for demyelination; the code depends on the details below.

More specific demyelination codes (official index)

  • central nervous system G37.9 — Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
  • specified NEC G37.89 — Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
  • corpus callosum (central) G37.1 — Central demyelination of corpus callosum
  • disseminated, acute G36.9 — Acute disseminated demyelination, unspecified
  • specified NEC G36.8 — Other specified acute disseminated demyelination
  • global G35.D — Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
  • in optic neuritis G36.0 — Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]

Common questions about demyelination ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for central nervous system demyelination?

G37.9 — Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for corpus callosum demyelination?

G37.1 — Central demyelination of corpus callosum.

What is the ICD-10 code for global demyelination?

G35.D — Multiple sclerosis, unspecified.