G97.41 – Accidental puncture or laceration of dura during a procedure

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G97.41

Code: G97.41 (claims format: G9741)
Description: Accidental puncture or laceration of dura during a procedure
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 › G97.4

Notes for G97.41

Applicable to:

Incidental (inadvertent) durotomy

Code also:

any associated diagnoses or complications

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

intraoperative and postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction (I97.81-, I97.82-)

Index terms for G97.41

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

Related codes in G97.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G97.41?

G97.41 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture or laceration of dura during a procedure, in the block G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).

Is G97.41 a billable code?

Yes. G97.41 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G97.41 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.