Injury of r int carotid, intcr w LOC of unsp duration, init

Injury of right internal carotid artery, intracranial portion, not elsewhere classified with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the intracranial segment of the right internal carotid artery, not specified as a dissection or other defined injury, resulting in a period of unconsciousness of unknown duration. It indicates the initial treatment for this specific vascular trauma within the skull.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with an acute, non-dissecting injury to the right intracranial internal carotid artery due to trauma, accompanied by documented loss of consciousness where the duration is not specified. Documentation should clearly state the laterality, intracranial location, and the initial phase of care.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right" internal carotid artery and "intracranial portion."
Confirm the injury is not classified as a dissection or other specific type, which would require a different code.
This "A" initial encounter suffix is only used for the period of active treatment for the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S06.819Injury of r int carotid, intcr w LOC of unsp duration

S06.819A(current)

Crosswalks

854.06ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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