Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified
Chapter 6:Diseases of the nervous system
ICD-10 G97 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified.
G97 encompasses a range of complications and disorders that arise during or after surgical procedures involving the nervous system. These may include pain syndromes such as post-surgical neuropathic pain, which can occur due to nerve damage or irritation during surgery. Autonomic disorders may manifest as dysautonomia, where the autonomic nervous system fails to regulate bodily functions properly, leading to symptoms like abnormal heart rate or blood pressure. Hydrocephalus, characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, can also develop postoperatively, particularly after neurosurgical interventions. Other nervous system disorders classified under G97 may include infections, hematomas, or cerebrovascular accidents that occur as a direct result of surgical procedures. Accurate coding requires a thorough understanding of the patient's surgical history and the specific complications that arise, as these can significantly impact treatment and recovery outcomes.
Detailed operative reports, postoperative notes, and follow-up assessments are essential for accurate coding.
Postoperative complications such as infection, hematoma, or neurological deficits following craniotomy or spinal surgery.
Documentation must clearly differentiate between complications arising from the procedure and pre-existing conditions.
Comprehensive pain assessments and treatment plans, including any interventions performed post-surgery.
Management of chronic pain syndromes that develop after surgical interventions on the nervous system.
Accurate coding requires correlation between pain symptoms and specific surgical procedures.
Used to relieve pressure in cases of post-surgical hydrocephalus.
Document indication for procedure and any complications noted.
Neurosurgeons must document the rationale for lumbar puncture in the context of surgical history.
G97 includes a variety of complications such as pain syndromes, autonomic disorders, hydrocephalus, infections, and hematomas that arise during or after surgical procedures on the nervous system.
