Oct 01, 2021 · G97.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G97.1 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G97.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 G97.1 may differ. Applicable To Headache due to lumbar puncture
Acute post-traumatic headache NOS. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G97.1 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture. Headache following lumbar puncture; Reaction to spinal puncture; Spinal headache; , if applicable, any associated headache with orthostatic component (R51.0); Headache due to lumbar puncture; Other reaction to spinal dural puncture.
Jan 14, 2020 · G97. 1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. Also, what is a dural puncture? Post-dural-puncture headache (PDPH) is a complication of puncture of the dura mater (one of the membranes around the brain and spinal …
The ICD-10-CM code G97.1 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like complication of puncture procedure, headache following lumbar puncture, intracranial hypotension, intracranial hypotension due to lumbar puncture, low pressure headache , low pressure headache, etc.
Most of the commonly used codes for headache comes under categories G43 and G44 which can be found in chapter 6 (diseases of nervous system-code range G00-G99) in ICD-10 CM manual.
Types of headache: Depending on the cause of headache it is divided as primary and secondary. Primary Head ache. This is due to any activity (physical or mental) which triggers the pain structures in head, not related to any underlying disease. Few examples below which are commonly found in medical record.
Few examples below which are commonly found in medical record. Cluster headache – It is so called because it occurs in patterns or clusters. It is very severe, pain comes at one side of the head mostly around one eye. Migraine – Severe headache at one side of the head with light sensitivity and nausea.
Tension headache –Dull, mild to moderate pain around forehead or back of neck and head. Apart from the above there are drug induced headache, exercise headache, cough headache, post-traumatic headache, sex related headache etc. Secondary Headache.
Based on these findings physician may do blood test, CT or MRI head, sinus X-ray, EEG or Spinal tap for further investigation.