G96.0

Non-billable

Cerebrospinal fluid leak

G96.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cerebrospinal fluid leak. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G96.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G96
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)

Notes

  • if applicable:
  • intracranial hypotension (G96.81-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G96.0?
G96.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cerebrospinal fluid leak". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G96.0 a billable code?
No — G96.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G96.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G96.0?
G96.0 has 5 more specific child codes, including G96.00, G96.01, G96.02.
What is excluded from G96.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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