U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

G97 ICD-10-CM Code: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

G97

Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where G97 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 6

    Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99)

  3. 3

    Category G97

    Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code G97

    Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified

More specific choices

Codes under G97

G97 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

G97.0

Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture

G97.1

Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture

G97.2

Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting

G97.3

Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedure

G97.4

Accidental puncture and laceration of a nervous system organ or structure during a procedure

G97.5

Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedure

G97.6

Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedure

G97.8

Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for G97.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for G97.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G97.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for G97.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • intraoperative and postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction (I97.81-, I97.82-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code G97 mean?

G97 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified.”

Is G97 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. G97 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is G97 located in ICD-10-CM?

G97 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99) (G89–G99), under category G97, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified.

What coding notes are listed for G97?

No inclusion terms are listed for G97 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: intraoperative and postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction (I97.81-, I97.82-).

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