ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Disease, diseased cerebrospinal: G96.9
The ICD-10-CM index points "Disease, diseased cerebrospinal" to G96.9, Disorder of central nervous system, unspecified. G96.9 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in G96
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- G96Other disorders of central nervous systemHeader
- G96.0Cerebrospinal fluid leakHeader
- G96.00Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecifiedBillable
- G96.01Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneousBillable
- G96.02Spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneousBillable
- G96.08Other cranial cerebrospinal fluid leakBillable
- G96.09Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leakBillable
- G96.1Disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- G96.11Dural tearBillable
- G96.12Meningeal adhesions (cerebral) (spinal)Billable
- G96.19Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- G96.191Perineural cystBillable
- G96.198Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- G96.8Other specified disorders of central nervous systemHeader
- G96.81Intracranial hypotensionHeader
- G96.810Intracranial hypotension, unspecifiedBillable
- G96.811Intracranial hypotension, spontaneousBillable
- G96.819Other intracranial hypotensionBillable
- G96.89Other specified disorders of central nervous systemBillable
- G96.9Disorder of central nervous system, unspecifiedBillable
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- G96.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category G96Every code under it
- Chapter 6Diseases of the nervous system
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Disease, diseased cerebrospinal?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Disease, diseased cerebrospinal" to G96.9, Disorder of central nervous system, unspecified. G96.9 is a billable code.
Is G96.9 billable?
Yes. G96.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is G96.9 in?
Chapter 6. Diseases of the nervous system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.