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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Brain Concussion

ICD-10 Coding for Brain Concussion

S06.0X0A
S06.0X1A

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

Also Known as:
Cerebral Concussion
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Brain Concussion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Brain Concussion

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

  • • No loss of consciousness reported or observed

Applicable To

  • • Concussion without LOC

Important Notes

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

Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

Billable Code
S06.0X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented LOC of 30 minutes or less
  • • Concussion diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Concussion with brief LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies LOC duration to use this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W21.81XA

Struck by football helmet, initial encounter

Use to specify the mechanism of injury in sports-related concussions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a concussion with loss of consciousness?

The ICD-10 code for a concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less is S06.0X1A, used during the initial encounter.

How do you code a concussion without loss of consciousness?

For a concussion without loss of consciousness, use ICD-10 code S06.0X0A for the initial encounter.

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