S06.2X5

Non-billable

Diffuse TBI w LOC >24 hr w return to conscious levels

Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious levels

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S00-S09

Parent Code

S06.2X

Child Codes

3

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

  • 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

  • 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-)
  • code, if applicable, for traumatic brain compression or herniation (S06.A-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • for any associated infection
  • any associated:
  • open wound of head (S01.-)
  • skull fracture (S02.-)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diffuse tbi w loc >24 hr w return to conscious levels?

The ICD-10-CM code for diffuse tbi w loc >24 hr w return to conscious levels is S06.2X5. The full clinical description is "Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious levels". S06.2X5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S06.2X5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S06.2X5 represents "Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious levels". 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 S06.2X5 a billable code?

No, S06.2X5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S06.2X5.

What chapter is S06.2X5 in?

S06.2X5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S06.2X5?

S06.2X5 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 S06.2X5?

S06.2X5 has 3 child codes, including: S06.2X5A (Diffuse TBI w LOC >24 hr w return to conscious levels, init), S06.2X5D (Diffuse TBI w LOC >24 hr w return to conscious levels, subs), S06.2X5S (Diffuse TBI w LOC >24 hr w return to consc levels, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S06.2X5?

Yes, when using S06.2X5 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-); code, if applicable, for traumatic brain compression or herniation (S06.A-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S06.2X5?

S06.2X5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2832031. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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