G97.81
BillableOther intraoperative complications of nervous system
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Complications of the nervous system that occur during a surgical procedure, such as nerve damage or bleeding during brain or spinal surgery.
Coding Tips
- •This code requires documentation of the specific intraoperative complication; review operative notes for details
- •Do not use this code if the complication is more specifically classified elsewhere in the G97 category
Code Hierarchy
└G97Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified└G97.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system└G97.81Other intraoperative complications of nervous system
└G97.81Other intraoperative complications of nervous system