ICD-10 Code G06.1 – Intraspinal abscess and granuloma (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G06.1 – Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
What it is
G06.1 identifies an abscess or granuloma located within the spinal canal. Use it when documentation shows an intraspinal infectious or inflammatory mass, not a vertebral or epidural-only process.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have back pain, neurologic deficits, or signs of spinal cord or nerve root compression, with imaging or operative findings confirming the intraspinal lesion.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents an intraspinal abscess or granuloma affecting the spinal canal contents. It fits cases confirmed by MRI, surgery, or pathology. If the note only says “spinal abscess,” check documentation to determine the exact site.
Do not use for
Do not use G06.1 for epidural abscess without intraspinal involvement, or for vertebral osteomyelitis alone. If the record describes another spinal infection site, code that specific condition instead.
Coding tip
Code the documented anatomic location carefully, because “spinal,” “epidural,” and “intraspinal” are not interchangeable.