ICD-10 code for meninges adhesions

The ICD-10-CM code for meninges adhesions is G96.12 (Meningeal adhesions (cerebral) (spinal)). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on G96.12.

Within G96.1 (disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classified), G96.12 is specifically for meningeal adhesions (cerebral) (spinal). Related codes cover dural tear (G96.11) and other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classified (G96.19).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 091 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC, relative weight 1.7046), DRG 092 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC, relative weight 1.0239) and DRG 093 (Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7783), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.