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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Blunt Head Trauma

ICD-10 Coding for Blunt Head Trauma

S06.0x0A
S06.9x0A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for blunt head trauma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Closed Head Injury
Non-penetrating Head Injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Blunt Head Trauma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Blunt Head Trauma

Use ICD-10 code S06.0x0A for concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

Billable Code
S06.0x0A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient denies LOC and exhibits symptoms consistent with concussion.

Applicable To

  • • Mild traumatic brain injury without LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no LOC to use this code.

Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

Billable Code
S06.9x0A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No specific injury type documented
  • • Negative imaging findings

Applicable To

  • • Closed head injury NOS

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if a specific type of head injury is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R51

Headache

Use to document associated symptoms like headache.

Z04.01

Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

Use for observation status post-accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for blunt head trauma?

The ICD-10 code for blunt head trauma varies based on specifics, such as S06.0x0A for concussion without LOC.

How do you document a head injury in the ED?

Document the mechanism, LOC duration, GCS scores, and CT findings for accurate coding and treatment.

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