Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 6 hours to 24 hours, subs

Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic brain injury involving both bruising (contusion) and tearing (laceration) of the left cerebral hemisphere. The patient experienced a significant period of unconsciousness, lasting between 6 and 24 hours, and this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or follow-up appointments related to a previously diagnosed left cerebral contusion and laceration. Documentation must clearly state the injury, the specific duration of loss of consciousness (6-24 hours), and indicate that this is not the initial encounter for this injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" to justify using the 7th character 'D'.
Verify the exact duration of loss of consciousness; codes vary significantly based on this timeframe.
Distinguish between contusion and laceration; both must be present for this specific code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.324Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 6 hours to 24 hours

S06.324D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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