G96.02
Billable codeSpinal cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneous
The ICD-10 code for spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneous is G96.02.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak from spine
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- G96.00Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified
- G96.01Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneous
- G96.08Other cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak
- G96.09Other spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak
- G96.02Spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneous
Associated MS-DRGs
G96.02 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.