ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Hurst's disease
Acute and subacute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst]
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hurst's disease”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Hurst's disease
The ICD-10-CM code for Hurst's disease is G36.1 (Acute and subacute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst]).
Within G36 (other acute disseminated demyelination), G36.1 is specifically for acute and subacute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst]. Related codes cover Neuromyelitis optica [Devic] (G36.0), other specified acute disseminated demyelination (G36.8) and acute disseminated demyelination, unspecified (G36.9).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 058 (Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebellar Ataxia with MCC, relative weight 1.8438), DRG 059 (Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebellar Ataxia with CC, relative weight 1.2002) and DRG 060 (Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebellar Ataxia without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.9247), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Hurst's disease ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Hurst's disease?
- G36.1 — Acute and subacute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst].
Is G36.1 billable?
- Yes. G36.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G36.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G36.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G36.1 a CC or MCC?
- G36.1 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.