ICD-10 Code G07 – Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma in diseases classified elsewhere (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G07 – Intracranial and intraspinal abscess and granuloma in diseases classified elsewhere
What it is
G07 identifies an abscess or granuloma in the brain, meninges, or spinal canal that is due to another underlying disease. Use it when the intracranial or intraspinal lesion is documented as secondary to a separate condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include neurologic deficits, headache, fever, seizures, or signs of spinal cord compression, depending on the lesion’s location and cause.
When to use this code
Use G07 when the record clearly states an intracranial or intraspinal abscess or granuloma caused by a condition classified elsewhere. You should code the underlying disease first when instructions require it, and add G07 to show the neurologic complication. Confirm the site and secondary cause in the note.
Do not use for
Do not use G07 for a primary brain or spinal abscess without an underlying condition, or for other intracranial masses not described as abscess or granuloma. Check documentation if the cause or anatomic site is unclear.
Coding tip
Always verify the linked underlying disease and sequence codes per the official notes.