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Know the Differences, and Similarities, Among Different TBI Codes

Published on Fri May 22, 2026

Question: What’s the difference between a diffuse traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a focal one? Texas Subscriber Answer: There will be different ICD-10-CM code sets for each type of TBI, but there are more differences than merely code choice. A diffuse TBI, also known as a diffuse axonal injury (DAI), is marked by “widespread damage to the brain’s white matter,” [...]
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