G97.1 – Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the nervous system
- Code
G97.1(claims format:G971)- Description
- Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture
- 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
- G97
Notes for G97.1
- Headache due to lumbar puncture
- Other reaction to spinal dural puncture
- , if applicable, any associated headache with orthostatic component (R51.0)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
G97 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified
Index terms for G97.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Syncope, due to spinal
- Headache, lumbar puncture
- Reaction, lumbar puncture
- Reaction, spinal puncture
- Headache, spinal fluid loss
- Complication, lumbar puncture
- Headache, postspinal puncture
- Complication, puncture, spinal
- Reaction, spinal puncture, dural
- Reaction, fluid loss, cerebrospinal
- Complication, spinal, puncture or tap
- Complication, postoperative, lumbar puncture
- Complication, lumbar puncture, headache or reaction
- Complication, puncture, spinal, headache or reaction
- Complication, spinal, puncture or tap, headache or reaction
Related codes in G97
- G97.0 – Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal punctureBillable
- G97.2 – Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shuntingBillable
- G97.3 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedureHeader
- G97.4 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a nervous system organ or structure during a procedureHeader
- G97.5 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedureHeader
- G97.6 – Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedureHeader
- G97.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous systemHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G97.1?
G97.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture, in the block G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).
Is G97.1 a billable code?
Yes. G97.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does G97.1 belong to?
It belongs to category G97 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified.
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.