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S06.33A

Non-billable

Contus/lac cereb, with loss of consciousness status unknown

Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness status unknown

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

S06.33

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Contusion and laceration of cerebrum NOS

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)

S06.33AA

Contus/lac cereb, with LOC status unknown, initial encounter

BillableS06.33AD

Contus/lac cereb, with LOC status unknown, subs

BillableS06.33AS

Contus/lac cereb, with LOC status unknown, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for contus/lac cereb, with loss of consciousness status unknown?

The ICD-10-CM code for contus/lac cereb, with loss of consciousness status unknown is S06.33A. The full clinical description is "Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness status unknown". S06.33A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S06.33A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S06.33A represents "Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, with loss of consciousness status unknown". 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 S06.33A a billable code?

No, S06.33A 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 S06.33A.

What chapter is S06.33A in?

S06.33A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S06.33A?

S06.33A 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 S06.33A?

S06.33A has 3 child codes, including: S06.33AA (Contus/lac cereb, with LOC status unknown, initial encounter), S06.33AD (Contus/lac cereb, with LOC status unknown, subs), S06.33AS (Contus/lac cereb, with LOC status unknown, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S06.33A?

Yes, when using S06.33A 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 S06.33A?

S06.33A is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0160127, C5675492. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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