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S06.32

Non-billable

Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum

Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum

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

S06.3

Child Codes

11

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)
  • 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 (11)

S06.320

Contus/lac left cerebrum w/o loss of consciousness

S06.321

Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 30 minutes or less

S06.322

Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 31-59 min

S06.323

Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 1-5 hrs 59 min

S06.324

Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 6 hours to 24 hours

S06.325

Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC >24 hr w ret consc lev

S06.326

Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC >24 hr w/o ret consc w surv

S06.327

Contus/lac l cereb w LOC w death d/t brain injury bf consc

S06.328

Contus/lac l cereb w LOC w death due to oth cause bf consc

S06.329

Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of unsp duration

S06.32A

Contus/lac left cerebrum with LOC status unknown

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for contusion and laceration of left cerebrum?

The ICD-10-CM code for contusion and laceration of left cerebrum is S06.32. The full clinical description is "Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum". S06.32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S06.32 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S06.32 represents "Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum". 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 S06.32 a billable code?

No, S06.32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 11 child codes under S06.32.

What chapter is S06.32 in?

S06.32 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S06.32?

S06.32 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 S06.32?

S06.32 has 11 child codes, including: S06.320 (Contus/lac left cerebrum w/o loss of consciousness), S06.321 (Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 30 minutes or less), S06.322 (Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 31-59 min), S06.323 (Contus/lac left cerebrum w LOC of 1-5 hrs 59 min), and 7 more.

Are additional codes required with S06.32?

Yes, when using S06.32 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 S06.32?

S06.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2832171. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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