Traum hemor right cerebrum w/o loss of consciousness, init

This diagnosis code signifies bleeding within the right cerebral hemisphere caused by trauma, where the patient did not experience any period of unconsciousness. It indicates an acute injury to the brain parenchyma on the right side, distinct from subdural or epidural hemorrhages.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage located in the right cerebrum, confirmed by imaging (e.g., CT scan), who remained fully alert and oriented throughout the event and upon presentation. Documentation must clearly state the traumatic etiology and absence of loss of consciousness. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right cerebrum" and "without loss of consciousness" to avoid miscoding laterality or severity.
• Verify the hemorrhage is intraparenchymal, not subdural or epidural, as these have distinct codes.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for active treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.