S06

Q: What ICF functioning codes are related to intracranial injury?

The ICF Core Set for Traumatic Brain Injury includes 82 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. View the related ICF categories above.

Non-billable

Intracranial injury

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Chapter

19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Block

S00-S09

Child Codes

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

injuries of ear
injuries of eye
injuries of face [any part]
injuries of gum
injuries of jaw
injuries of oral cavity
injuries of palate
injuries of periocular area
injuries of scalp
injuries of temporomandibular joint area
injuries of tongue
injuries of tooth
traumatic brain injury

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

for any associated infection
any associated:
•open wound of headS01
•skull fractureS02

7th Character Definitions

A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela

Child Codes (10)

S06.0

Concussion

S06.1

Traumatic cerebral edema

S06.2

Diffuse traumatic brain injury

S06.3

Focal traumatic brain injury

S06.4

Epidural hemorrhage

S06.5

Traumatic subdural hemorrhage

S06.6

Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

S06.8

Other specified intracranial injuries

S06.9

Unspecified intracranial injury

S06.A

Traumatic brain compression and herniation

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

NA07.ZIntracranial injury, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)

UMLS

Related ICF Categories(82)

The ICF Core Set for Traumatic Brain Injury identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.

b110

Consciousness functions

b114

Orientation functions

b117

Intellectual functions

b126

Temperament and personality functions

b130

Energy and drive functions

Sleep functions

Attention functions

Memory functions

Emotional functions

Perceptual functions

Higher-level cognitive functions

b167

Mental functions of language

b176

Mental function of sequencing complex movements

b180

Experience of self and time functions

b280

Sensation of pain

b455

Exercise tolerance functions

b710

Mobility of joint functions

b730

Muscle power functions

b760

Control of voluntary movement functions

d155

Acquiring skills

d175

Solving problems

d210

Undertaking a single task

d220

Undertaking multiple tasks

d230

Carrying out daily routine

d240

Handling stress and other psychological demands

d310

Communicating with - receiving - spoken messages

d330

Speaking

d350

Conversation

d360

Using communication devices and techniques

d410

Changing basic body position

d415

Maintaining body position

d430

Lifting and carrying objects

d450

Walking

d465

Moving around using equipment

Using transportation

Driving

Washing oneself

Caring for body parts

Toileting

Dressing

Eating

Looking after one's health

d620

Acquisition of goods and services

Preparing meals

Doing housework

Assisting others

Basic interpersonal interactions

d720

Complex interpersonal interactions

d750

Informal social relationships

d760

Family relationships

d845

Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job

d850

Remunerative employment

d855

Non-remunerative employment

d870

Economic self-sufficiency

d910

Community life

d920

Recreation and leisure

e110

Products or substances for personal consumption

e115

Products and technology for personal use in daily living

e120

Products and technology for personal indoor and outdoor mobility and transportation

e125

Products and technology for communication

e155

Design, construction and building products and technology of buildings for private use

Immediate family

Extended family

Friends

Acquaintances, peers, colleagues, neighbours and community members

e340

Personal care providers and personal assistants

e355

Health professionals

e410

Individual attitudes of immediate family members

e420

Individual attitudes of friends

e450

Individual attitudes of health professionals

e455

Individual attitudes of other professionals

e460

Societal attitudes

e465

Social norms, practices and ideologies

e525

Housing services, systems and policies

e535

Communication services, systems and policies

e540

Transportation services, systems and policies

e550

Legal services, systems and policies

e570

Social security services, systems and policies

e575

General social support services, systems and policies

e580

Health services, systems and policies

e585

Education and training services, systems and policies

e590

Labour and employment services, systems and policies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for intracranial injury?

The ICD-10-CM code for intracranial injury is S06. The full clinical description is "Intracranial injury". S06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S06 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S06 represents “Intracranial injury”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S06 a billable code?

No, S06 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under S06.

What chapter is S06 in?

S06 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S06?

S06 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); head injury NOS (S09.90).

What are the subcategories under S06?

S06 has 10 child codes, including: S06.0 (Concussion), S06.1 (Traumatic cerebral edema), S06.2 (Diffuse traumatic brain injury), S06.3 (Focal traumatic brain injury), and 6 more.

Are additional codes required with S06?

Yes, when using S06, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code, if applicable, to identify mild neurocognitive disorders due to known physiological condition (F06.7-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S06?

S06 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0876926, C0347535. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

What ICF functioning codes are related to intracranial injury?

The ICF Core Set for Traumatic Brain Injury includes 82 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S06?

S06 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA07.Z (Intracranial injury, unspecified).

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