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G97.6

Non-billable

Postproc hematoma and seroma of a nervous sys org fol a proc

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

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

G89-G99

Parent Code

G97

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Child Codes (4)

Related Codes(7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for postproc hematoma and seroma of a nervous sys org fol a proc?

The ICD-10-CM code for postproc hematoma and seroma of a nervous sys org fol a proc is G97.6. The full clinical description is "Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedure". G97.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code G97.6 mean?

ICD-10-CM code G97.6 represents “Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedure”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is G97.6 a billable code?

No, G97.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under G97.6.

What chapter is G97.6 in?

G97.6 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).

What are the subcategories under G97.6?

G97.6 has 4 child codes, including: G97.61 (Postp hematoma of a nervous sys org fol a nervous sys proc), G97.62 (Postproc hematoma of a nervous sys org fol other procedure), G97.63 (Postproc seroma of a nervous sys org fol a nervous sys proc), G97.64 (Postproc seroma of a nervous sys org fol other procedure).

What are the UMLS CUIs for G97.6?

G97.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4268327. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does G97.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like postproc hematoma and seroma of a nervous sys org fol a proc affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of G97.6?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for G97.6 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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