S06.2X5
Non-billableDiffuse 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.
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)
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Additional codes that should follow this code
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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