Traum hemor left cerebrum w LOC of 31-59 min, sequela

This code signifies a past traumatic bleeding event within the left cerebral hemisphere that resulted in a loss of consciousness lasting between 31 and 59 minutes. The "S" at the end indicates that this code is for the sequela, meaning the long-term effects or complications of the initial injury, not the acute injury itself.

This code is appropriate when documenting the residual effects or chronic conditions stemming from a previously sustained traumatic left cerebral hemorrhage with the specified duration of unconsciousness. It should be used for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for complications directly related to this past injury. Documentation should clearly state the history of the traumatic hemorrhage and the specific duration of the associated loss of consciousness.

• Always ensure the "S" (sequela) is appended when reporting the long-term effects of the injury, not the initial acute event.
• Verify the laterality (left cerebrum) and the specific duration of loss of consciousness (31-59 minutes) from the medical record.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, refer to the acute injury codes within the S06 category.