Injury of r int carotid, intcr w LOC of 31-59 min, init

Injury of right internal carotid artery, intracranial portion, not elsewhere classified with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the intracranial segment of the right internal carotid artery, not classified under more specific codes, that results in a moderate loss of consciousness lasting between 31 and 59 minutes. This is an acute injury, indicating the patient is in the initial phase of treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a head injury where diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT angiography, MRA) confirms damage to the right intracranial internal carotid artery. Documentation must clearly specify the duration of loss of consciousness as 31-59 minutes and indicate that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "right" internal carotid artery and "intracranial portion."
Verify the exact duration of loss of consciousness; codes vary significantly based on this detail.
This "initial encounter" indicator (A) is used as long as the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.812Injury of r int carotid, intcr w LOC of 31-59 min

S06.812A(current)

Crosswalks

854.02ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S06Intracranial injury S06.0Concussion S06.0XConcussion S06.0X0Concussion without loss of consciousness S06.0X0AConcussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter