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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Traumatic Brain Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Traumatic Brain Injury

S06.9X-
S09.90

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

Also Known as:
TBI unspecified
Head injury unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Traumatic Brain Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Traumatic Brain Injury

Use ICD-10 code S06.9X- for unspecified intracranial injury, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified intracranial injury

Non-Billable
S06.9X-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of documented neurological symptoms following head trauma.
coding:
  • • Use when TBI is documented but specific type is not identified.
documentation:
  • • Provider must document 'traumatic brain injury' and associated symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic brain injury
  • • Brain injury not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific neurological symptoms to justify use of S06.9X-.

Unspecified injury of head

Non-Billable
S09.90
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented head injury without neurological symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Head injury not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using S09.90 if any neurological symptoms are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R41.82

Altered mental status

Use for documenting altered mental status associated with TBI.

Z87.820

Personal history of TBI

Use to document a history of TBI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified traumatic brain injury?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified traumatic brain injury with neurological symptoms is S06.9X-. Use S09.90 for head injuries without neurological symptoms.

When should S06.9X- be used?

Use S06.9X- when a traumatic brain injury is documented with neurological symptoms but without a specific type like concussion.

How does LOC affect TBI coding?

Documenting LOC duration is crucial for accurate TBI coding, as it can influence the choice between S06.9X- and other specific codes.

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