G96.0
Non-billableCerebrospinal 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.
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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