S06.30
Non-billableUnspecified focal traumatic brain injury
Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in earT16
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in mouth NOST18.0
- •effects of foreign body in noseT17.0-T17.1
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body on external eyeT15
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •any condition classifiable toS06.4-S06.6
- •focal cerebral edemaS06.1
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
- any associated:
- •open wound of headS01
- •skull fractureS02
Child Codes (11)
S06.300Unsp focal traumatic brain injury w/o loss of consciousness
S06.301Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less
S06.302Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of 31-59 min
S06.303Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of 1-5 hrs 59 min
S06.304Unsp focal TBI w LOC of 6 hours to 24 hours
S06.305Unsp focal TBI w LOC >24 hr w ret consc lev
S06.306Unsp focal TBI w LOC >24 hr w/o ret consc w surv
S06.307Unsp focal TBI w LOC w death due to brain injury bf consc
S06.308Unsp focal TBI w LOC w death due to oth cause bf consc
S06.309Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of unsp duration
S06.30AUnspecified focal TBI with LOC status unknown
Related Codes(8)
S06.31Contusion and laceration of right cerebrum
S06.32Contusion and laceration of left cerebrum
S06.33Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified
S06.34Traumatic hemorrhage of right cerebrum
S06.35Traumatic hemorrhage of left cerebrum
S06.36Traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, unspecified
S06.37Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of cerebellum
S06.38Contusion, laceration, and hemorrhage of brainstem
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Related ICF Categories(82)
The ICF Core Set for Traumatic Brain Injury identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Consciousness functions
Orientation functions
Intellectual functions
Temperament and personality functions
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Attention functions
Memory functions
Emotional functions
Perceptual functions
Higher-level cognitive functions
Mental functions of language
Mental function of sequencing complex movements
Experience of self and time functions
Sensation of pain
Exercise tolerance functions
Mobility of joint functions
Muscle power functions
Control of voluntary movement functions
Acquiring skills
Solving problems
Undertaking a single task
Undertaking multiple tasks
Carrying out daily routine
Handling stress and other psychological demands
Communicating with - receiving - spoken messages
Speaking
Conversation
Using communication devices and techniques
Changing basic body position
Maintaining body position
Lifting and carrying objects
Walking
Moving around using equipment
Using transportation
Driving
Washing oneself
Caring for body parts
Toileting
Dressing
Eating
Looking after one's health
Acquisition of goods and services
Preparing meals
Doing housework
Assisting others
Basic interpersonal interactions
Complex interpersonal interactions
Informal social relationships
Family relationships
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Non-remunerative employment
Economic self-sufficiency
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Products and technology for personal use in daily living
Products and technology for personal indoor and outdoor mobility and transportation
Products and technology for communication
Design, construction and building products and technology of buildings for private use
Immediate family
Extended family
Friends
Acquaintances, peers, colleagues, neighbours and community members
Personal care providers and personal assistants
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of friends
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Individual attitudes of other professionals
Societal attitudes
Social norms, practices and ideologies
Housing services, systems and policies
Communication services, systems and policies
Transportation services, systems and policies
Legal services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
General social support services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Education and training services, systems and policies
Labour and employment services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified focal traumatic brain injury?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified focal traumatic brain injury is S06.30. The full clinical description is "Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury". S06.30 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S06.30 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S06.30 represents “Unspecified focal traumatic brain injury”. 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 S06.30 a billable code?
No, S06.30 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 S06.30.
What chapter is S06.30 in?
S06.30 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S06.30?
S06.30 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 S06.30?
S06.30 has 11 child codes, including: S06.300 (Unsp focal traumatic brain injury w/o loss of consciousness), S06.301 (Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less), S06.302 (Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of 31-59 min), S06.303 (Unsp focal TBI w loss of consciousness of 1-5 hrs 59 min), and 7 more.
Are additional codes required with S06.30?
Yes, when using S06.30, also report: 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 S06.30?
S06.30 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2832089. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to unspecified focal traumatic brain injury?
The ICF Core Set for Traumatic Brain Injury includes 82 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S06.30?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S06.30 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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