G96.81

Non-billable

Intracranial hypotension

G96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intracranial hypotension. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G96.810 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G96.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Notes

  • any associated diagnoses, such as:
  • Brachial amyotrophy (G54.5)
  • Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spine (G96.02)
  • Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (G53)
  • Nerve root and compressions in diseases classified elsewhere (G55)
  • Nonpyogenic thrombosis of intracranial venous system (I67.6)
  • Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (I61.-)
  • Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage (I62.0-)
  • Other and unspecified cord compression (G95.2-)
  • Other secondary parkinsonism (G21.8)
  • Reversible cerebrovascular vasoconstriction syndrome (I67.841)
  • Spinal cord herniation (G95.89)
  • Stroke (I63.-)
  • Syringomyelia (G95.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G96.81?
G96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intracranial hypotension". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G96.81 a billable code?
No — G96.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G96.810) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G96.81?
G96.81 has 3 more specific child codes, including G96.810, G96.811, G96.819.

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

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