ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Pseudomeningocele (cerebral) (infective) (post-traumatic) postprocedural (spinal): G97.82
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pseudomeningocele (cerebral) (infective) (post-traumatic) postprocedural (spinal)" to G97.82, Other postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system. G97.82 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 G97
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- G97Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- G97.0Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal punctureBillable
- G97.1Other reaction to spinal and lumbar punctureBillable
- G97.2Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shuntingBillable
- G97.3Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedureHeader
- G97.31Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a nervous system procedureBillable
- G97.32Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating other procedureBillable
- G97.4Accidental puncture and laceration of a nervous system organ or structure during a procedureHeader
- G97.41Accidental puncture or laceration of dura during a procedureBillable
- G97.48Accidental puncture and laceration of other nervous system organ or structure during a nervous system procedureBillable
- G97.49Accidental puncture and laceration of other nervous system organ or structure during other procedureBillable
- G97.5Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedureHeader
- G97.51Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedureBillable
- G97.52Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedureBillable
- G97.6Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedureHeader
- G97.61Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedureBillable
- G97.62Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedureBillable
- G97.63Postprocedural seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedureBillable
- G97.64Postprocedural seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedureBillable
- G97.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous systemHeader
- G97.81Other intraoperative complications of nervous systemBillable
- G97.82Other postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous systemBillable
- G97.83Intracranial hypotension following lumbar cerebrospinal fluid shuntingBillable
- G97.84Intracranial hypotension following other procedureBillable
Use additional code
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From G97.8. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
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Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From G97. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- G97.82 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category G97Every code under it
- Chapter 6Diseases of the nervous system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pseudomeningocele (cerebral) (infective) (post-traumatic) postprocedural (spinal)?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pseudomeningocele (cerebral) (infective) (post-traumatic) postprocedural (spinal)" to G97.82, Other postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system. G97.82 is a billable code.
Is G97.82 billable?
Yes. G97.82 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to G97.82?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented), 1 "use additional code" note for G97.82 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is G97.82 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.