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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Subdural Hematoma

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Subdural Hematoma

S06.5X1A
I62.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute subdural hematoma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
ASDH
Acute SDH
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Subdural Hematoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Subdural Hematoma

Use ICD-10 code S06.5X1A for traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

Billable Code
S06.5X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented head trauma
  • • Loss of consciousness ≤30 minutes
  • • CT scan showing hyperdense subdural collection

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic subdural hematoma with brief LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the traumatic nature and duration of LOC.

Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage

Billable Code
I62.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No history of trauma
  • • Possible anticoagulant use or vascular abnormality
  • • CT or MRI confirming hemorrhage

Applicable To

  • • Spontaneous subdural hematoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the absence of trauma is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use if the patient is on anticoagulant therapy contributing to the hemorrhage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute subdural hematoma?

The ICD-10 code for traumatic acute subdural hematoma is S06.5X1A, while nontraumatic cases use I62.01.

How do you code a nontraumatic subdural hematoma?

Nontraumatic subdural hematomas are coded as I62.01, often related to anticoagulant use or vascular abnormalities.

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