G96.0Header code — not billable
Cerebrospinal fluid leak
- Chapter
- 6. Diseases of the nervous system
- Category
- G96
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category G96
G96Other disorders of central nervous systemG96.00Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecifiedYesG96.01Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneousYesG96.02Spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneousYesG96.08Other cranial cerebrospinal fluid leakYesG96.09Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leakYesG96.1Disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classifiedG96.11Dural tearYesG96.12Meningeal adhesions (cerebral) (spinal)YesG96.19Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classifiedG96.191Perineural cystYesG96.198Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G96.0?
G96.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Cerebrospinal fluid leak.
Is G96.0 a billable code?
No. G96.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is G96.0 in?
G96.0 falls under Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system.
When did G96.0 become effective?
G96.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to G96.0?
G96.0 belongs to category G96, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.