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S06.A

Non-billable

Traumatic brain compression and herniation

Traumatic brain compression and herniation

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

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Traumatic cerebral compression

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)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • the underlying traumatic brain injury, such as:
  • diffuse traumatic brain injury (S06.2-)
  • focal traumatic brain injury (S06.3-)
  • traumatic subdural hemorrhage (S06.5-)
  • traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (S06.6-)

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 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 (2)

S06.A0

Traumatic brain compression without herniation

S06.A1

Traumatic brain compression with herniation

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S06.A?

ICD-10-CM code S06.A represents "Traumatic brain compression and herniation". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S06.A a billable code?

No, S06.A is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S06.A.

What chapter is S06.A in?

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

What codes cannot be used with S06.A?

S06.A 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.A?

S06.A has 2 child codes, including: S06.A0 (Traumatic brain compression without herniation), S06.A1 (Traumatic brain compression with herniation).

Are additional codes required with S06.A?

Yes, when using S06.A 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-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S06.A?

S06.A is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C5539213, C5539371. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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