ICD-10 Codes for Multiple sclerosis (MS)

2. ICD-10 Codes for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system. In MS, the immune system attacks myelin (protective layer around nerve fibers) disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. For correct clinical documentation of this disorder, physicians can use the services of medical billing companies. Per reports, multiple sclerosis (MS) affects about 400,000 people in the United States. The condition can affect people of any age group. Most people diagnosed are in the age group of 20 – 50 years. There is no cure for MS. However, there are treatment modalities that can help reduce the severity of the disease. ICD-10 Codes for Multiple Sclerosis ICD-10 code G35 denotes Multiple sclerosis. G35 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be used on the medical claim to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. •G35 – Multiple sclerosis •G36 – Other acute disseminated demyelination ✓G36.0 – Neuromyelitis optica [Devic] ✓G36.1 – Acute and sub-acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis [Hurst] ✓G36.8 – Other specified acute disseminated demyelination ✓G36.9 – Acute disseminated demyelination, unspecified •G37 – Other demyelinating diseases of central nervous system ✓G37. 0 – Diffuse sclerosis of central nervous system ✓G37. 1 – Central demyelination of corpus callosum ✓G37. 2 – Central pontine myelinolysis ✓G37. 3 – Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system ✓G37. 4 – Sub-acute necrotizing myelitis of central nervous system ✓G37. 5 – Concentric sclerosis [Balo] of central nervous system •G37. 8 – Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system •G37. 9 – Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified Billing and coding for neurology conditions can be challenging. Medical billing outsourcing companies can support physicians looking to improve medical coding and claim submission. www.outsourcestrategies.com (800) 670-2809