Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM G97 is the diagnosis code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of the nervous system" within Chapter 6 â Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in G97. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where G97 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, G97 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
G97 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
G97 is located in Section G89-G99 â "Other disorders of the nervous system" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
G97 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: G97.0, G97.1, G97.2, G97.3, G97.4 and more.
Use G97 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified is G97.
No, G97 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
G97 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, G97 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.