ICD-10 G97.49
Billable / Specific CCAccidental puncture and laceration of other nervous system organ or structure during other procedure
About ICD-10-CM G97.49
ICD-10-CM code G97.49 represents Accidental puncture and laceration of other nervous system organ or structure during other procedure. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G97). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G97.49 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for G97.49
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
G97.49 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.
Inpatient DRG Impact, CC
codes Accidental puncture and laceration of other nervous system organ or structure during other procedure. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.
Medicare LCD Coverage for G97.49
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G97.49 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G97.49.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G97.49
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 93892 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93888 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93893 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93886 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93897 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93896 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93898 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93882 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies CMS LCD
Convert G97.49 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| G97.49 | 9982 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G97.49
Other codes in section G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).
ICD-10 G97.49, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G97.49 billable? +
Yes, G97.49 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
Is G97.49 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +
Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with G97.49? +
Procedures frequently paired with G97.49 include: 93892, 93888, 93893, 93886, 93897.
What ICD-9 codes does G97.49 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G97.49 maps to ICD-9 codes: 9982. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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