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G96.0 – Cerebrospinal fluid leak

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the nervous system

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code G96.0

Code: G96.0 (claims format: G960)
Description: Cerebrospinal fluid leak
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Block: G89-G99 Other disorders of the nervous system
Parent codes: G96

Billable codes under G96.0

G96.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

G96.00 – Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecifiedBillable
G96.01 – Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneousBillable
G96.02 – Spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneousBillable
G96.08 – Other cranial cerebrospinal fluid leakBillable
G96.09 – Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leakBillable

Notes for G96.0

Excludes1 (not coded here):

cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)

Code also:

if applicable:
intracranial hypotension (G96.81-)

Related codes in G96

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G96.0?

G96.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for cerebrospinal fluid leak, in the block G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).

Is G96.0 a billable code?

No. G96.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does G96.0 belong to?

It belongs to category G96 – Other disorders of central nervous system.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.