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

ICD-10 Coding for Traumatic Head Injury

S06.0X0A
S06.5X0A

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Traumatic 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

  • • Patient presents with head trauma but no LOC.

Applicable To

  • • Mild traumatic brain injury without LOC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no loss of consciousness.

Traumatic subdural hemorrhage, initial encounter

Billable Code
S06.5X0A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when imaging confirms a subdural hemorrhage post-trauma.

Applicable To

  • • Acute subdural hematoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging findings are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R51

Headache

Use to document associated headache symptoms.

R41.1

Anterograde amnesia

Use to document memory loss associated with the injury.

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, used for initial encounters.

How do you code a traumatic subdural hemorrhage?

Code S06.5X0A is used for traumatic subdural hemorrhage, requiring imaging confirmation and detailed documentation.

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