Diffuse TBI w loss of consciousness of 1-5 hrs 59 min, init

Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a widespread brain injury resulting from trauma, characterized by a period of unconsciousness lasting between one hour and five hours and fifty-nine minutes. It indicates that the patient is in the initial phase of receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a diffuse traumatic brain injury where the documented loss of consciousness falls within the specified duration. Supporting documentation must clearly state the cause of the injury (traumatic) and the precise duration of unconsciousness. This code is appropriate for the first encounter for treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the medical record explicitly states "diffuse" brain injury and the exact duration of loss of consciousness.
Distinguish from focal traumatic brain injuries (S06.3-S06.6) and other durations of unconsciousness (e.g., S06.2X1A for <30 minutes, S06.2X4A for 6-24 hours).
The 7th character "A" (initial encounter) is crucial and indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.2X3Diffuse TBI w loss of consciousness of 1-5 hrs 59 min

S06.2X3A(current)

Crosswalks

854.03ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S06Intracranial injury S06.0Concussion S06.0XConcussion S06.0X0Concussion without loss of consciousness S06.0X0AConcussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter