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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for spinal cord pressure

G95.20

Unspecified cord compression

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pressure › spinal cord”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding spinal cord pressure

The ICD-10-CM code for spinal cord pressure is G95.20 (Unspecified cord compression).

Within G95.2, choose G95.20 (Unspecified cord compression) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: other cord compression (G95.29).

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 091 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC, relative weight 1.7046), DRG 092 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC, relative weight 1.0239), DRG 093 (Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7783), DRG 974 (HIV with Major Related Condition with MCC, relative weight 3.0506), DRG 975 (HIV with Major Related Condition with CC, relative weight 1.3252) and DRG 976 (HIV with Major Related Condition without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.8124), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System) and MDC 25 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections), 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 spinal cord pressure ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for spinal cord pressure?

G95.20 — Unspecified cord compression.

Is G95.20 billable?

Yes. G95.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can G95.20 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G95.20 as a principal diagnosis.

Is G95.20 a CC or MCC?

G95.20 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.