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ICD-10 Code G97.2: Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system
category
G97Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified
currentG97
Official coding notes
Code also
- any associated diagnoses or complications
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
NeurologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
G97.0Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncturecodeG97.1Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncturecodeG97.3Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedurecategoryG97.4Accidental puncture and laceration of a nervous system organ or structure during a procedurecategoryG97.5Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedurecategoryG97.6Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedurecategoryG97.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous systemcategory
Sibling codes
G97.0Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncturebillableG97.1Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncturebillableG97.3Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedureG97.4Accidental puncture and laceration of a nervous system organ or structure during a procedureG97.5Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedureG97.6Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedureG97.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 72126high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72125high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72127high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70460high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70450high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70470high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
G97.2
Common synonyms
Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
Frequently asked questions
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