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DiagnosesTransverse Myelitis

Transverse Myelitis

ICD-10 Coding for Transverse Myelitis(G37.3, G04.8, G36.0)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYNeurology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Transverse Myelitis?
Essential facts and insights about Transverse Myelitis

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Acute onset of motor and sensory deficits
  • MRI showing inflammation of the spinal cord
  • Presence of bowel or bladder dysfunction

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Detailed patient history and symptom onset
  • Neurological examination findings
  • Results of MRI and lumbar puncture

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow ICD-10 guidelines for specificity.
  • Common errors include misclassifying as other neurological disorders.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neuromyelitis optica
  • Other demyelinating diseases

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
G37.0
Transverse myelitis
Ancillary Codes
B94.2
R29.818
N39.4
Differential Codes
G35
G35
as primary if transverse myelitis is a manifestation of multiple sclerosis.
G04.82
G04.82
for acute flaccid myelitis, which is excluded from
G37.3
.
G37.3
G37.3
if associated with demyelinating diseases.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Specialty Applications

  • Adults and children with neurological symptoms
  • Emergency and outpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Include detailed clinical findings, imaging results, and treatment plans.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the severity and complexity of the condition.