G35.C0: Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified
G35.C0, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 26 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 102 HCPCS Level II codes, including J0585 (Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit), J0588 (Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit), J0586 (Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 units). 55 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; A7020 pays $19.87 to $23.81 (NU) depending on the state. The articles come from 5 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with G35.C0 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J0585 | Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| J0588 | Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J0586 | Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 units | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J0587 | Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 units | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| J0589 | Injection, daxibotulinumtoxina-lanm, 1 unit | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J9312 | Injection, rituximab, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| Q5119 | Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| Q5115 | Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| G0127 | Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 4 |
| J1569 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard liquid erc), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J1561 | Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J1459 | Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1557 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1556 | Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1568 | Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1566 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, lyophilized (e.g., powder), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| A7020 | Interface for cough stimulating device, includes all components, replacement only | Carrier judgment | $19.87–$23.81 (NU) | 1 |
| E0483 | High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each | Carrier judgment | $1,515.12–$1,818.13 (RR) | 1 |
| A7025 | High frequency chest wall oscillation system vest, replacement for use with patient owned equipment, each | Carrier judgment | $61.99–$74.42 (RR) | 1 |
| A7026 | High frequency chest wall oscillation system hose, replacement for use with patient owned equipment, each | Carrier judgment | $40.96–$49.15 (NU) | 1 |
| J1572 | Injection, immune globulin, (flebogamma/flebogamma dif), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1552 | Injection, immune globulin (alyglo), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5123 | Injection, rituximab-arrx, biosimilar, (riabni), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1576 | Injection, immune globulin (panzyga), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1554 | Injection, immune globulin (asceniv), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
77 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing G35.C0
- A58582: Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38920, L39297
- A52510: Mechanical In-exsufflation Devices - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33795
- A52494: High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33785
- A56779: Billing and Coding: Intravenous Immune Globulin (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33610, L35891
- A57759: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33636, L34246
- A59105: Billing and Coding: Off-Label Use of Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 11 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39314
- A57185: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A57186: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A59707: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A59714: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A59726: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxins Injections (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes)
- A59809: Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35170, L35172, L39832, L39836
- A55639: Billing and Coding: Chemotherapy Agents for Non-Oncologic Conditions (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 6 Level II codes)
- A57193: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33636, L34246
- A56232: Billing and Coding: Foot Care (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes)
11 more articles list G35.C0.
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other G35 diagnoses (Multiple sclerosis)
- G35.C1 — Active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
- G35.C2 — Non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
- G35.A — Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- G35.B0 — Primary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified
- G35.B1 — Active primary progressive multiple sclerosis
- G35.B2 — Non-active primary progressive multiple sclerosis
- G35.D — Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover G35.C0 (Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 26 Medicare billing and coding articles list G35.C0 as a covered diagnosis for 102 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 G35.C0?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J0585 (Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, 6 articles); J0588 (Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, 6 articles); J0586 (Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 units, 6 articles); J0587 (Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 units, 6 articles); J0589 (Injection, daxibotulinumtoxina-lanm, 1 unit, 6 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with G35.C0?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): A7020 $19.87 to $23.81 (NU); E0483 $1,515.12 to $1,818.13 (RR); A7025 $61.99 to $74.42 (RR); A7026 $40.96 to $49.15 (NU). Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.
Which Medicare policy articles list G35.C0?
A58582 (Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars); A52510 (Mechanical In-exsufflation Devices - Policy Article); A52494 (High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices - Policy Article), and 23 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code G35.C0?
G35.C0 is the ICD-10-CM code for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified, in category G35 (Multiple sclerosis), chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J0585
- Watch J0585 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J0585
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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