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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Closed Head Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Closed Head Injury

S06.0X0A
S06.0X1A

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

Also Known as:
CHI
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Concussion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Closed Head Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Closed Head Injury

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • No loss of consciousness and negative imaging results.

Applicable To

  • • Concussion without LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that the documentation clearly states the absence of LOC.

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

Billable Code
S06.0X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Documented LOC duration of 30 minutes or less
  • • CT/MRI findings consistent with concussion

Applicable To

  • • Concussion with brief LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure LOC duration is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

V00-V99

External cause codes

Use to specify the mechanism of injury, such as falls or motor vehicle accidents.

Y92.-

Place of occurrence

Use to specify where the injury occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a closed head injury?

The ICD-10 code for a closed head injury varies based on specifics like loss of consciousness. Common codes include S06.0X0A for concussion without LOC and S06.0X1A for concussion with LOC of 30 minutes or less.

How do you document a closed head injury?

Document the mechanism of injury, loss of consciousness duration, imaging results, and symptoms. Use specific ICD-10 codes like S06.0X1A for concussions with LOC.

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