G96.81 – Intracranial hypotension
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the nervous system
ICD-10-CM code
G96.81
- Code
G96.81(claims format:G9681)- Description
- Intracranial hypotension
- 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 › G96.8
Billable codes under G96.81
G96.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for G96.81
Code also:
- any associated diagnoses, such as:
- Brachial amyotrophy (G54.5)
- Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spine (G96.02)
- Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (G53)
- Nerve root and compressions in diseases classified elsewhere (G55)
- Nonpyogenic thrombosis of intracranial venous system (I67.6)
- Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (I61.-)
- Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage (I62.0-)
- Other and unspecified cord compression (G95.2-)
- Other secondary parkinsonism (G21.8)
- Reversible cerebrovascular vasoconstriction syndrome (I67.841)
- Spinal cord herniation (G95.89)
- Stroke (I63.-)
- Syringomyelia (G95.0)
Related codes in G96.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G96.81?
G96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for intracranial hypotension, in the block G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).
Is G96.81 a billable code?
No. G96.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does G96.81 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.