G97.3

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedure

Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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• intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (G97.4-)

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G97

• intraoperative and postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction (I97.81-, I97.82-)

Child Codes (2)

G97.31Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a nervous system procedure✓ Billable G97.32Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating other procedure✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code G97.3 represents intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedure. This code falls under the Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under G97.3. Coders should note that G97.3 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code G97.3?

ICD-10-CM code G97.3 is "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure complicating a procedure". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

Is G97.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, G97.3 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with G97.3?

G97.3 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can G97.3 be coded with other codes?

G97.3 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in G97

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

G97.0Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture G97.1Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture G97.2Intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting G97.4Accidental puncture and laceration of a nervous system organ or structure during a procedure G97.5Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedure G97.6Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedure G97.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system

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Code Information

CodeG97.3

BillableNo — Header code

ParentG97

CategoryDiseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Child codes2

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)