Diffuse TBI w LOC of 6 hours to 24 hours, init

Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a widespread traumatic brain injury where the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting between six and twenty-four hours. This type of injury often results from significant head trauma, leading to diffuse axonal injury or other widespread brain damage.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a diffuse traumatic brain injury and a documented period of unconsciousness falling within the 6-to-24-hour timeframe. This code is specifically for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury. Documentation must clearly state the duration of the loss of consciousness.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the duration of loss of consciousness is precisely documented as 6 to 24 hours; do not use for durations outside this range.
Verify this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different 7th character.
Distinguish from focal traumatic brain injuries (S06.3-S06.6) and other specified or unspecified traumatic brain injuries.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.2X4Diffuse TBI w loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours

S06.2X4A(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