ICD-10-CM G96.00: Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for G96.00

Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for G96.00

Code Also
  • if applicable:
  • head injury (S00-S09)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code G96.00 (Cerebrospinal fluid leak)

ICD-10-CM code G96.00 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G96.00 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about G96.00 - Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cerebrospinal fluid leak related to unspecified.