S06.301

Non-billable

Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less

Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less

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

S06.30

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury with brief loss of consciousness

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)
  • any condition classifiable to S06.4-S06.6
  • focal cerebral edema (S06.1)

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 unsp focal tbi w loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp focal tbi w loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less is S06.301. The full clinical description is "Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less". S06.301 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S06.301 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S06.301 represents "Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less". 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 S06.301 a billable code?

No, S06.301 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 S06.301.

What chapter is S06.301 in?

S06.301 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S06.301?

S06.301 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 S06.301?

S06.301 has 3 child codes, including: S06.301A (Unsp focal TBI w LOC of 30 minutes or less, init), S06.301D (Unsp focal TBI w LOC of 30 minutes or less, subs), S06.301S (Unsp focal TBI w LOC of 30 minutes or less, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S06.301?

Yes, when using S06.301 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 S06.301?

S06.301 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2832057, C5676507. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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