ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for spinal canal adhesions
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Adhesions, adhesive (postinfective) › spinal canal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding spinal canal adhesions
The ICD-10-CM code for spinal canal adhesions is G96.12 (Meningeal adhesions (cerebral) (spinal)).
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.
Common questions about spinal canal adhesions ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for spinal canal adhesions?
- G96.12 — Meningeal adhesions (cerebral) (spinal).
Is G96.12 billable?
- Yes. G96.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G96.12 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G96.12 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G96.12 a CC or MCC?
- No. G96.12 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.