G96.811 – Intracranial hypotension, spontaneous

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G96.811

Code: G96.811 (claims format: G96811)
Description: Intracranial hypotension, spontaneous
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › G96.81

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

G96.81 – Intracranial hypotension

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)

Index terms for G96.811

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Hypotension, intracranial, spontaneous

Related codes in G96.81

G96.810 – Intracranial hypotension, unspecifiedBillable
G96.819 – Other intracranial hypotensionBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G96.811?

G96.811 is the ICD-10-CM code for intracranial hypotension, spontaneous, in the block G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).

Is G96.811 a billable code?

Yes. G96.811 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G96.811 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.