Traum subdr hem w loss of consciousness of 31-59 min, subs

This code signifies a traumatic subdural hemorrhage where the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting between 31 and 59 minutes. A subdural hemorrhage involves bleeding into the subdural space, typically due to head trauma, and this specific code indicates a moderate duration of unconsciousness.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving active treatment for a traumatic subdural hemorrhage that initially presented with a loss of consciousness between 31 and 59 minutes. Documentation should clearly state the diagnosis of subdural hemorrhage, the traumatic etiology, and the specific duration of loss of consciousness from the initial injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" for ongoing care related to the initial injury.
• Verify the exact duration of loss of consciousness; codes vary significantly based on this timeframe.
• Distinguish from initial encounter codes (A) and sequela codes (S) for long-term effects.