ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 G97.84

Billable / Specific CC

Intracranial hypotension following other procedure

G97
Block
0
Synonyms
45
LCDs
3
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM G97.84

ICD-10-CM code G97.84 represents Intracranial hypotension following other procedure. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G97). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G97.84 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for G97.84

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

Inpatient DRG impact: CC

G97.84 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.

Coding Notes

Code Also

  • , if applicable:
  • accidental puncture or laceration of dura during a procedure (G97.41)
  • cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)

Inpatient DRG Impact, CC

codes Intracranial hypotension following other procedure. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.

Medicare LCD Coverage for G97.84

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G97.84 as a covered diagnosis.

45 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 45 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT Q9953 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72148 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT A9585 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72158 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72149 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2187 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2188 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2195 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2189 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2194 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G97.84.

3 policies

3 Medicare

Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Policy ID: ART-56612
Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Policy ID: ART-57204
Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Policy ID: ART-57206

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G97.84

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for G97.84

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

ICD-10 G97.84, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code G97.84 billable? +

Yes, G97.84 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

Is G97.84 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.

Get the full PayerReady toolkit

Free access to CPT/ICD-10 lookup, denial appeals, fee comparator, and claim auditing with credentialing enrollment.

Start free →

Run this code through our claim audit tool

Check NCCI bundling, MUE limits, and modifier logic before submission.

Try the auditor →

Did this page help?

Quick signal so we know what to improve.

Thanks!

If you want a code reference page that doesn't exist yet, email coding@payerready.com.

Sorry to hear that.

Tell us what's missing or wrong: coding@payerready.com. We respond within 5 business days.

Reviewed by the PayerReady Medical Coding Team

Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

Powered by 11K CPT · 98K ICD-10 · 860K MPFS rates · 4.5M NCCI edits · 9.5M NPIs. Our data methodology · About our coding team

Faster Approvals

Ready to Cut Your Enrollment Timeline in Half?

Join providers in all 50 states who handed off credentialing to a dedicated specialist. Create your free account in minutes and start enrolling the same day.

All 50 States Covered
No Long-Term Contracts
HIPAA HIPAA Compliant Platform
Dedicated Specialist Included