ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G96.01
Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneous
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G96.01
Inclusion Terms
- Otorrhea due to spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid CSF leak
- Rhinorrhea due to spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid CSF leak
- Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak from skull base
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code G96.01 (Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak)
ICD-10-CM code G96.01 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 G96.01 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G96.01 - Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneous. 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 Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak related to spontaneous.