ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G96.09
Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G96.09
Inclusion Terms
- Other spinal CSF leak
- Postoperative spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak
- Traumatic spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak
Code Also
- if applicable:
- head injury (S00 - S09)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code G96.09 (Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak)
ICD-10-CM code G96.09 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 G96.09 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G96.09 - Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak. 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 Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak.