S06.0
Non-billableConcussion
Concussion
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Commotio cerebri
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
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Brain ConcussionC0006107
- Brain ConcussionsC0006107
- Brain concussionC0006107
- Cerebral ConcussionC0006107
- Cerebral ConcussionsC0006107
- Commotio CerebriC0006107
- Commotio cerebriC0006107
- ConcussionC0006107
- Concussion NOSC0006107
- Concussion injury of brainC0006107
- Concussion injury of brain (disorder)C0006107
- Concussion, BrainC0006107
- Concussion, CerebralC0006107
- Concussion, unspecifiedC0006107
- MTBI - Mild traumatic brain injuryC0006107
- Mild traumatic brain injuryC0006107
- brain concussionC0006107
- brain concussionsC0006107
- cerebral concussionC0006107
- commotioC0006107
- commotio cerebriC0006107
- concussionC0006107
- concussion disorderC0006107
- concussionsC0006107
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S06.0?
ICD-10-CM code S06.0 represents "Concussion". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S06.0 a billable code?
No, S06.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under S06.0.
What chapter is S06.0 in?
S06.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S06.0?
S06.0 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); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S06.0?
S06.0 has 1 child code, including: S06.0X (Concussion).
Are additional codes required with S06.0?
Yes, when using S06.0 you should also code: code to identify 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 S06.0?
S06.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0006107. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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