S06.2X8
Non-billableDiffuse TBI w LOC w death due to oth cause bf consc
Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause prior to regaining consciousness
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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Child Codes (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diffuse tbi w loc w death due to oth cause bf consc?
The ICD-10-CM code for diffuse tbi w loc w death due to oth cause bf consc is S06.2X8. The full clinical description is "Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause prior to regaining consciousness". S06.2X8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S06.2X8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S06.2X8 represents "Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause prior to regaining consciousness". 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 S06.2X8 a billable code?
No, S06.2X8 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 S06.2X8.
What chapter is S06.2X8 in?
S06.2X8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S06.2X8?
S06.2X8 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 S06.2X8?
S06.2X8 has 1 child code, including: S06.2X8A (Diffuse TBI w LOC w death due to oth cause bf consc, init).
Are additional codes required with S06.2X8?
Yes, when using S06.2X8 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 S06.2X8?
S06.2X8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2832043. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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