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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Head Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Head Injury

S06.0x0A
S06.0x1A

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

Also Known as:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Head Injury

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Concussion without loss of consciousness

Billable Code
S06.0x0A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical diagnosis of concussion
  • • No documented loss of consciousness

Applicable To

  • • Mild traumatic brain injury without LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of LOC.

Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less

Billable Code
S06.0x1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical diagnosis of concussion
  • • Documented LOC of 30 minutes or less

Applicable To

  • • Mild traumatic brain injury with brief LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure LOC duration is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G44.311

Post-traumatic headache

Use to document headaches resulting from the concussion.

Y93.G3

Activity, sports

Use to document the activity during which the injury occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a concussion without loss of consciousness?

The ICD-10 code for a concussion without loss of consciousness is S06.0x0A. It is used when a patient is diagnosed with a concussion and there is no loss of consciousness.

How should a concussion with brief LOC be documented?

Document the exact duration of LOC, the mechanism of injury, and any imaging results. Use code S06.0x1A for LOC of 30 minutes or less.

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