Epidural hemorrhage w LOC of 31-59 min, subs

Epidural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an epidural hemorrhage, a bleeding between the dura mater and the skull, that resulted in a loss of consciousness lasting between 31 and 59 minutes. This specific code is designated for a subsequent encounter, indicating the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred previously.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or monitoring related to a previously diagnosed epidural hemorrhage where the initial injury caused a loss of consciousness within the specified timeframe. Documentation should clearly state the nature of the hemorrhage, the duration of unconsciousness, and that the encounter is not for the initial acute treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the medical record explicitly states "subsequent encounter" or indicates follow-up care for the injury.
Verify the duration of loss of consciousness; codes vary significantly based on this timeframe.
Do not use this code for the initial acute treatment of the injury; separate codes exist for initial encounters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.4X2Epidural hemorrhage w loss of consciousness of 31-59 min

S06.4X2D(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