Is G96.81 a billable code?
No. G96.81 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
G96.81: Intracranial hypotension
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
G96.81 groups related diagnoses under intracranial hypotension. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under G96.81
- G96.810Intracranial hypotension, unspecified
- G96.811Intracranial hypotension, spontaneous
- G96.819Other intracranial hypotension
Other codes in G96.8 Other specified disorders of central nervous system
G96.81 questions
What does G96.81 mean?
G96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intracranial hypotension. It is in chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.