G96.0
Cerebrospinal fluid leak
Approximate Synonyms
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Cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea
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Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea
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Rhinorrhea, cerebrospinal fluid
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by loss of cerebrospinal fluid into the surrounding tissues.
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The loss of cerebrospinal fluid into the surrounding tissues.
Details
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G96.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G96.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G96.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 G96.0 may differ.