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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Loss of Consciousness

ICD-10 Coding for Loss of Consciousness

R40.20
S06.2X9D

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

Also Known as:
LOC
Syncope
Fainting
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Loss of Consciousness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Loss of Consciousness

Use ICD-10 code R40.20 for unspecified coma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified coma

Billable Code
R40.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient presents with unexplained LOC without trauma.

Applicable To

  • • Coma NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of trauma to avoid incorrect coding.

Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
S06.2X9D
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CT/MRI showing diffuse edema
  • • Documented trauma mechanism

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic brain injury with LOC

Important Notes

  • • Document the episode of care to ensure correct coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z04.1

Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

Use when there is a need for observation after an unexplained LOC.

Z86.79

Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

Use to indicate a history of TBI influencing current care.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for unspecified loss of consciousness is R40.20. For traumatic brain injury with LOC, use S06.2X- codes.

When should I use S06.2X9D?

Use S06.2X9D for subsequent encounters of traumatic brain injury with LOC of unspecified duration.

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