Traum subdr hem w LOC >24 hr w/o ret consc w surv, init

This code signifies a traumatic subdural hemorrhage where the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting longer than 24 hours and did not regain their baseline neurological status by the time of discharge or transfer. The patient survived the initial injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a traumatic subdural hemorrhage, a loss of consciousness exceeding 24 hours, and a persistent altered mental status or neurological deficit from their pre-injury state. This code is for the initial phase of treatment for the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "traumatic" etiology and the duration of loss of consciousness.
• Confirm the patient's survival and that they did not return to their pre-existing conscious level.
• This code requires an additional code for the underlying cause of the trauma.